Daniel Butler vs Watertown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Butler
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–3
261 students
Watertown Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Daniel Butler Belmont, Massachusetts | Watertown Middle Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 1,009 | #179 of 300 |
| National rank | #980 of 50,301 | #5900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| city | Belmont | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Butler scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 58.1).
- •Daniel Butler does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Daniel Butler does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Watertown Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Watertown Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 261.
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 Daniel Butler better than Watertown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Butler ranks higher (89.1 vs 58.1 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 Daniel Butler and Watertown Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Butler: 261. Watertown Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Butler and Watertown Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Daniel Butler is 51st of 1,009 and Watertown Middle is 179th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).