Essex Elementary vs Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
279 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary Essex, Massachusetts | Manchester Essex Regional Middle School Manchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,009 | #73 of 300 |
| National rank | #4821 of 50,301 | #1289 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 215 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Essex | Manchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 80.3).
- •Essex Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.8).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 215.
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 Essex Elementary better than Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 80.3 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 Essex Elementary and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Essex and Manchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary: 215. Manchester Essex Regional Middle School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Essex Elementary is 192nd of 1,009 and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 73rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).