E W Thurston Middle vs John P Oldham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E W Thurston Middle
Westwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
John P Oldham
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
261 students
| Measure | E W Thurston Middle Westwood, Massachusetts | John P Oldham Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 300 | #325 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1015 of 15,369 | #9385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 664 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Westwood | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E W Thurston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 72.8).
- •E W Thurston Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •E W Thurston Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •John P Oldham does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.3).
- •E W Thurston Middle is the larger school with 664 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 E W Thurston Middle better than John P Oldham?
On the Success Index (US), E W Thurston Middle ranks higher (83.1 vs 72.8 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 E W Thurston Middle and John P Oldham?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Westwood and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E W Thurston Middle: 664. John P Oldham: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E W Thurston Middle and John P Oldham rank in Massachusetts?
E W Thurston Middle is 60th of 300 and John P Oldham is 325th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).