Fowler School vs Hale
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowler School
Maynard · Public middle · Grades 4–8
451 students
Hale
Stow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
| Measure | Fowler School Maynard, Massachusetts | Hale Stow, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #175 of 300 | #25 of 300 |
| National rank | #5779 of 15,369 | #341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| city | Maynard | Stow |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 58.6).
- •Hale does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Hale does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Fowler School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •Fowler School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 247.
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 Fowler School better than Hale?
On the Success Index (US), Hale ranks higher (89.2 vs 58.6 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 Fowler School and Hale?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Maynard and Stow in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fowler School: 451. Hale: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fowler School and Hale rank in Massachusetts?
Fowler School is 175th of 300 and Hale is 25th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).