Concord Middle vs Thoreau
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Middle
Concord · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Thoreau
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Concord Middle Concord, Massachusetts | Thoreau Concord, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 300 | #8 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #326 of 15,369 | #244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 643 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 80% |
| city | Concord | Concord |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.4 vs 89.4).
- •Thoreau does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Thoreau does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Concord Middle does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.3).
- •Concord Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 401.
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 Concord Middle better than Thoreau?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau ranks higher (93.4 vs 89.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Concord Middle and Thoreau?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Concord and Concord in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Middle: 643. Thoreau: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Middle and Thoreau rank in Massachusetts?
Concord Middle is 24th of 300 and Thoreau is 8th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).