Community Education Center vs McCarthy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Education Center
Chelmsford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
158 students
McCarthy Middle School
Chelmsford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
808 students
| Measure | Community Education Center Chelmsford, Massachusetts | McCarthy Middle School Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #55 of 300 |
| National rank | – | #923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 158 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarthy Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.6).
- •McCarthy Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 158.
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 Community Education Center better than McCarthy Middle School?
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 Community Education Center and McCarthy Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Education Center: 158. McCarthy Middle School: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Education Center and McCarthy Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Community Education Center is unranked and McCarthy Middle School is 55th of 300 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).