Daniel L Joyce Middle School vs Shamrock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel L Joyce Middle School
Woburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Shamrock
Woburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn, Massachusetts | Shamrock Woburn, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 300 | #544 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6558 of 15,369 | #18359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Woburn | Woburn |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamrock scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 55.0).
- •Shamrock does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Daniel L Joyce Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.5).
- •Daniel L Joyce Middle School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 284.
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 L Joyce Middle School better than Shamrock?
On the Success Index (US), Shamrock ranks higher (59.8 vs 55.0 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 L Joyce Middle School and Shamrock?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Woburn and Woburn in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel L Joyce Middle School: 455. Shamrock: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel L Joyce Middle School and Shamrock rank in Massachusetts?
Daniel L Joyce Middle School is 190th of 300 and Shamrock is 544th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).