Hastings Middle vs Knox Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 112 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
Knox Trail Middle School
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
| Measure | Hastings Middle Fairhaven, Massachusetts | Knox Trail Middle School Spencer, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 300 | #249 of 300 |
| National rank | #5262 of 15,369 | #10594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 415 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Fairhaven | Spencer |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hastings Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 36.3).
- •Hastings Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Hastings Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Hastings Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
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 Knox Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hastings Middle ranks higher (61.0 vs 36.3 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 Knox Trail Middle School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Fairhaven and Spencer in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings Middle: 415. Knox Trail Middle School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings Middle and Knox Trail Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Hastings Middle is 163rd of 300 and Knox Trail Middle School is 249th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).