Holyoke STEM Academy vs Rindge Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyoke STEM Academy
Holyoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students
| Measure | Holyoke STEM Academy Holyoke, Massachusetts | Rindge Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #300 of 300 | #92 of 300 |
| National rank | #15116 of 15,369 | #1839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 57% |
| city | Holyoke | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 9.7).
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 3%).
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 8%).
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.2).
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School is the larger school with 292 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 Holyoke STEM Academy better than Rindge Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Rindge Avenue Upper School ranks higher (77.9 vs 9.7 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 Holyoke STEM Academy and Rindge Avenue Upper School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holyoke STEM Academy: 289. Rindge Avenue Upper School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holyoke STEM Academy and Rindge Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Holyoke STEM Academy is 300th of 300 and Rindge Avenue Upper School is 92nd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).