Hanscom School vs John Glenn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanscom School
Hanscom Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
493 students
John Glenn Middle
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Hanscom School Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts | John Glenn Middle Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,009 | #35 of 300 |
| National rank | #16312 of 50,301 | #446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Hanscom Air Force Base | Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 62.7).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Hanscom School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.2).
- •John Glenn Middle is the larger school with 604 students compared with 493.
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 Hanscom School better than John Glenn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn Middle ranks higher (88.1 vs 62.7 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 Hanscom School and John Glenn Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hanscom Air Force Base and Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanscom School: 493. John Glenn Middle: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanscom School and John Glenn Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Hanscom School is 481st of 1,009 and John Glenn Middle is 35th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).