James Sullivan Middle School vs Moody Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Sullivan Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
625 students
Moody Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
248 students
| Measure | James Sullivan Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts | Moody Elementary Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 300 | #872 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12691 of 15,369 | #35652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 625 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moody Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 25.9).
- •Moody Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Moody Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Moody Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •James Sullivan Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 248.
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 Sullivan Middle School better than Moody Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Moody Elementary ranks higher (34.4 vs 25.9 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 Sullivan Middle School and Moody Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Sullivan Middle School: 625. Moody Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Sullivan Middle School and Moody Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
James Sullivan Middle School is 279th of 300 and Moody Elementary is 872nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).