E W Thurston Middle vs William E Sheehan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 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
William E Sheehan
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | E W Thurston Middle Westwood, Massachusetts | William E Sheehan Westwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 300 | #39 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1015 of 15,369 | #812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 664 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Westwood | Westwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William E Sheehan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 83.1).
- •William E Sheehan does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •William E Sheehan does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •William E Sheehan does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •E W Thurston Middle is the larger school with 664 students compared with 278.
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 William E Sheehan?
On the Success Index (US), William E Sheehan ranks higher (89.9 vs 83.1 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 E W Thurston Middle and William E Sheehan?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Westwood and Westwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E W Thurston Middle: 664. William E Sheehan: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E W Thurston Middle and William E Sheehan rank in Massachusetts?
E W Thurston Middle is 60th of 300 and William E Sheehan is 39th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).