Hastings Middle vs John Avery Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 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
John Avery Parker
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Hastings Middle Fairhaven, Massachusetts | John Avery Parker New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 300 | #714 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5262 of 15,369 | #26816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Fairhaven | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hastings Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 47.5).
- •Hastings Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Hastings Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Hastings Middle is the larger school with 415 students compared with 289.
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 John Avery Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Hastings Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 47.5 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 Hastings Middle and John Avery Parker?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fairhaven and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings Middle: 415. John Avery Parker: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings Middle and John Avery Parker rank in Massachusetts?
Hastings Middle is 163rd of 300 and John Avery Parker is 714th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).