Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School vs Joseph A. Browne School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
Blackstone · Public middle · Grades 4–7
487 students
Joseph A. Browne School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
487 students
| Measure | Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School Blackstone, Massachusetts | Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 300 | #282 of 300 |
| National rank | #7305 of 15,369 | #12928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–7 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Blackstone | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 24.6).
- •Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Joseph A. Browne School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.2).
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 Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School better than Joseph A. Browne School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School ranks higher (51.5 vs 24.6 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 Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School and Joseph A. Browne School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Blackstone and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School: 487. Joseph A. Browne School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School and Joseph A. Browne School rank in Massachusetts?
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School is 202nd of 300 and Joseph A. Browne School is 282nd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).