Forest Grove Middle vs Nelson Place
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 984 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Middle
Worcester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
839 students
Nelson Place
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
621 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Middle Worcester, Massachusetts | Nelson Place Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 300 | #676 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9180 of 15,369 | #24547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 839 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Place scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 42.9).
- •Nelson Place does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Nelson Place does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Forest Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
- •Forest Grove Middle is the larger school with 839 students compared with 621.
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 Forest Grove Middle better than Nelson Place?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Place ranks higher (50.9 vs 42.9 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 Forest Grove Middle and Nelson Place?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Middle: 839. Nelson Place: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Middle and Nelson Place rank in Massachusetts?
Forest Grove Middle is 227th of 300 and Nelson Place is 676th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).