Cushing Elementary vs Gates Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 504 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cushing Elementary
Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Gates Middle School
Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Cushing Elementary Scituate, Massachusetts | Gates Middle School Scituate, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,009 | #72 of 300 |
| National rank | #1113 of 50,301 | #1287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| city | Scituate | Scituate |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cushing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 81.3).
- •Cushing Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Cushing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Gates Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.0).
- •Gates Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 352.
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 Cushing Elementary better than Gates Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cushing Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 81.3 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 Cushing Elementary and Gates Middle School?
About 504 m in a straight line, between Scituate and Scituate in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing Elementary: 352. Gates Middle School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing Elementary and Gates Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Cushing Elementary is 56th of 1,009 and Gates Middle School is 72nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).