Howe-Manning vs West Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe-Manning
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
461 students
West Memorial
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Howe-Manning Middleton, Massachusetts | West Memorial Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,009 | #704 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3632 of 50,301 | #26130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| city | Middleton | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe-Manning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 48.6).
- •Howe-Manning does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Howe-Manning does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Howe-Manning does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Howe-Manning is the larger school with 461 students compared with 294.
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 Howe-Manning better than West Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Howe-Manning ranks higher (82.5 vs 48.6 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 Howe-Manning and West Memorial?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Middleton and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe-Manning: 461. West Memorial: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe-Manning and West Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Howe-Manning is 163rd of 1,009 and West Memorial is 704th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).