Chocksett Middle School vs Houghton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 151 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chocksett Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 5–8
264 students
Houghton Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students
| Measure | Chocksett Middle School Sterling, Massachusetts | Houghton Elementary Sterling, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 300 | #191 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1283 of 15,369 | #4775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 264 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 80.4).
- •Chocksett Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Chocksett Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.7).
- •Houghton Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 264.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chocksett Middle School better than Houghton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chocksett Middle School and Houghton Elementary?
About 151 m in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chocksett Middle School: 264. Houghton Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chocksett Middle School and Houghton Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Chocksett Middle School is 71st of 300 and Houghton Elementary is 191st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).