James S Daley Middle School vs Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S Daley Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
669 students
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
15 students
| Measure | James S Daley Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts | Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #4077 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 669 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 3.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 10% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James S Daley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 13.2).
- •James S Daley Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •James S Daley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 10%).
- •Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School does better on students per teacher (3.0 vs 13.4).
- •James S Daley Middle School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 15.
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 James S Daley Middle School better than Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School?
On the Success Index (US), James S Daley Middle School ranks higher (66.6 vs 13.2 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 James S Daley Middle School and Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S Daley Middle School: 669. Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S Daley Middle School and Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School rank in Massachusetts?
James S Daley Middle School is 133rd of 300 and Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School is unranked among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).