Doherty Middle vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doherty Middle
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
West Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students
| Measure | Doherty Middle Andover, Massachusetts | West Elementary Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #89 of 300 | #168 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1644 of 15,369 | #3864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| city | Andover | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 79.0).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 605 students compared with 493.
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 Doherty Middle better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 79.0 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 Doherty Middle and West Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty Middle: 493. West Elementary: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty Middle and West Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Doherty Middle is 89th of 300 and West Elementary is 168th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).