Hancock vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
West Middle School
Brockton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
| Measure | Hancock Brockton, Massachusetts | West Middle School Brockton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,009 | #284 of 300 |
| National rank | #43268 of 50,301 | #13038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Brockton | Brockton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 22.5).
- •Hancock does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Hancock does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.2).
- •Hancock is the larger school with 680 students compared with 533.
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 Hancock better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (24.0 vs 22.5 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 Hancock and West Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Brockton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock: 680. West Middle School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock and West Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Hancock is 964th of 1,009 and West Middle School is 284th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).