Gates Middle School vs Hatherly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Middle School
Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Hatherly Elementary
Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Gates Middle School Scituate, Massachusetts | Hatherly Elementary Scituate, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 300 | #95 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1287 of 15,369 | #1898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 639 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Scituate | Scituate |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hatherly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 81.3).
- •Hatherly Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Hatherly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Gates Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.0).
- •Gates Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 263.
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 Middle School better than Hatherly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hatherly Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 81.3 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 Gates Middle School and Hatherly Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Scituate and Scituate in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Middle School: 639. Hatherly Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Middle School and Hatherly Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Gates Middle School is 72nd of 300 and Hatherly Elementary is 95th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).