Indian Orchard Elementary vs Paul R Baird Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Orchard Elementary
Indian Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Paul R Baird Middle
Ludlow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Indian Orchard Elementary Indian Orchard, Massachusetts | Paul R Baird Middle Ludlow, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 1,009 | #216 of 300 |
| National rank | #44969 of 50,301 | #8296 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 42% |
| city | Indian Orchard | Ludlow |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul R Baird Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 19.8).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Paul R Baird Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Indian Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 580 students compared with 513.
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 Indian Orchard Elementary better than Paul R Baird Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paul R Baird Middle ranks higher (47.0 vs 19.8 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 Indian Orchard Elementary and Paul R Baird Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indian Orchard and Ludlow in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Orchard Elementary: 580. Paul R Baird Middle: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Orchard Elementary and Paul R Baird Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Indian Orchard Elementary is 986th of 1,009 and Paul R Baird Middle is 216th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).