F A Day Middle vs Franklin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F A Day Middle
Newtonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
Franklin
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | F A Day Middle Newtonville, Massachusetts | Franklin West Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 300 | #26 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #385 of 15,369 | #620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 860 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | Newtonville | West Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 88.7).
- •F A Day Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Franklin does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Franklin does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •F A Day Middle is the larger school with 860 students compared with 320.
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 F A Day Middle better than Franklin?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin ranks higher (90.8 vs 88.7 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 F A Day Middle and Franklin?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newtonville and West Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F A Day Middle: 860. Franklin: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F A Day Middle and Franklin rank in Massachusetts?
F A Day Middle is 29th of 300 and Franklin is 26th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).