Hastings Middle vs Hayden/McFadden
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Middle
Fairhaven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Hayden/McFadden
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Hastings Middle Fairhaven, Massachusetts | Hayden/McFadden New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 300 | #969 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5262 of 15,369 | #43452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 21% |
| city | Fairhaven | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hastings Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 22.2).
- •Hastings Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •Hastings Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Hastings Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Hayden/McFadden is the larger school with 748 students compared with 415.
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 Hastings Middle better than Hayden/McFadden?
On the Success Index (US), Hastings Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 22.2 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 Hastings Middle and Hayden/McFadden?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fairhaven and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings Middle: 415. Hayden/McFadden: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings Middle and Hayden/McFadden rank in Massachusetts?
Hastings Middle is 163rd of 300 and Hayden/McFadden is 969th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).