Hawthorne Brook vs Spaulding Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Brook
Townsend · Public middle · Grades 5–8
449 students
Spaulding Memorial
Townsend · Public elementary · Grades K–4
413 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Brook Townsend, Massachusetts | Spaulding Memorial Townsend, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 300 | #507 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4820 of 15,369 | #17313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 449 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Townsend | Townsend |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Brook scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 61.3).
- •Spaulding Memorial does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Hawthorne Brook does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Hawthorne Brook is the larger school with 449 students compared with 413.
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 Hawthorne Brook better than Spaulding Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Brook ranks higher (63.0 vs 61.3 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 Hawthorne Brook and Spaulding Memorial?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Townsend and Townsend in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Brook: 449. Spaulding Memorial: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Brook and Spaulding Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Hawthorne Brook is 148th of 300 and Spaulding Memorial is 507th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).