John Glenn Middle vs Joseph Estabrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Glenn Middle
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
Joseph Estabrook
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | John Glenn Middle Bedford, Massachusetts | Joseph Estabrook Lexington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 300 | #67 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #446 of 15,369 | #1393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| city | Bedford | Lexington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.1 vs 87.7).
- •Joseph Estabrook does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Joseph Estabrook does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •John Glenn Middle is the larger school with 604 students compared with 490.
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 John Glenn Middle better than Joseph Estabrook?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Glenn Middle and Joseph Estabrook?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Lexington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn Middle: 604. Joseph Estabrook: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn Middle and Joseph Estabrook rank in Massachusetts?
John Glenn Middle is 35th of 300 and Joseph Estabrook is 67th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).