Frost Middle School vs Shawsheen 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.
Frost Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
508 students
Shawsheen School
Andover · Public other · Grades PK–PK
85 students
| Measure | Frost Middle School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Shawsheen School Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #192 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #6649 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 508 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Lawrence | Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawsheen School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.5).
- •Frost Middle School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 85.
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 Frost Middle School better than Shawsheen School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frost Middle School and Shawsheen School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost Middle School: 508. Shawsheen School: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost Middle School and Shawsheen School rank in Massachusetts?
Frost Middle School is 192nd of 300 and Shawsheen School is unranked among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).