Hastings Middle vs Old Hammondtown
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.7 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
Old Hammondtown
Mattapoisett · Public middle · Grades 4–6
154 students
| Measure | Hastings Middle Fairhaven, Massachusetts | Old Hammondtown Mattapoisett, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #163 of 300 | #44 of 300 |
| National rank | #5262 of 15,369 | #566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 415 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| city | Fairhaven | Mattapoisett |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Hammondtown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 61.0).
- •Old Hammondtown does better on math proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Old Hammondtown does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Old Hammondtown does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.6).
- •Hastings Middle is the larger school with 415 students compared with 154.
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 Old Hammondtown?
On the Success Index (US), Old Hammondtown ranks higher (86.8 vs 61.0 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 Old Hammondtown?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Fairhaven and Mattapoisett in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings Middle: 415. Old Hammondtown: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings Middle and Old Hammondtown rank in Massachusetts?
Hastings Middle is 163rd of 300 and Old Hammondtown is 44th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).