Great Falls Middle vs Sheffield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Falls Middle
Montague · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
Sheffield Elementary School
Turners Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
199 students
| Measure | Great Falls Middle Montague, Massachusetts | Sheffield Elementary School Turners Falls, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 300 | #913 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11252 of 15,369 | #38721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 228 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Montague | Turners Falls |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Falls Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 29.8).
- •Great Falls Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Sheffield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Great Falls Middle does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.0).
- •Great Falls Middle is the larger school with 228 students compared with 199.
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 Great Falls Middle better than Sheffield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Falls Middle ranks higher (33.2 vs 29.8 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 Great Falls Middle and Sheffield Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Montague and Turners Falls in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Falls Middle: 228. Sheffield Elementary School: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Falls Middle and Sheffield Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Great Falls Middle is 255th of 300 and Sheffield Elementary School is 913th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).