Hanson Middle School vs R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanson Middle School
Hanson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
442 students
R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center
Rockland · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
242 students
| Measure | Hanson Middle School Hanson, Massachusetts | R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center Rockland, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 300 | #427 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6800 of 15,369 | #13856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 442 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Hanson | Rockland |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 53.9).
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Hanson Middle School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 242.
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 Hanson Middle School better than R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center ranks higher (66.4 vs 53.9 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 Hanson Middle School and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hanson and Rockland in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanson Middle School: 442. R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanson Middle School and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center rank in Massachusetts?
Hanson Middle School is 194th of 300 and R Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center is 427th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).