Gates Lane vs Sullivan Middle
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.
Gates Lane
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
547 students
Sullivan Middle
Worcester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
| Measure | Gates Lane Worcester, Massachusetts | Sullivan Middle Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,009 | #265 of 300 |
| National rank | #38926 of 50,301 | #12134 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.4 vs 28.9).
- •Gates Lane does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Gates Lane does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Sullivan Middle is the larger school with 940 students compared with 547.
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 Gates Lane better than Sullivan Middle?
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 Gates Lane and Sullivan Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Lane: 547. Sullivan Middle: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Lane and Sullivan Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Gates Lane is 918th of 1,009 and Sullivan Middle is 265th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).