F A Day Middle vs Henry Whittemore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 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
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | F A Day Middle Newtonville, Massachusetts | Henry Whittemore Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 300 | #759 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #385 of 15,369 | #29387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 860 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 39% |
| city | Newtonville | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F A Day Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 43.8).
- •F A Day Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 39%).
- •F A Day Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Henry Whittemore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.9).
- •F A Day Middle is the larger school with 860 students compared with 372.
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 Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), F A Day Middle ranks higher (88.7 vs 43.8 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 F A Day Middle and Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newtonville and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F A Day Middle: 860. Henry Whittemore Elementary School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F A Day Middle and Henry Whittemore Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
F A Day Middle is 29th of 300 and Henry Whittemore Elementary School is 759th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).