John Glenn Middle vs Maria Hastings
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.4 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
Maria Hastings
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | John Glenn Middle Bedford, Massachusetts | Maria Hastings Lexington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 300 | #5 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #446 of 15,369 | #164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| city | Bedford | Lexington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maria Hastings scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 88.1).
- •Maria Hastings does better on math proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Maria Hastings does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.5).
- •John Glenn Middle is the larger school with 604 students compared with 579.
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 Maria Hastings?
On the Success Index (US), Maria Hastings ranks higher (94.2 vs 88.1 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 John Glenn Middle and Maria Hastings?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Lexington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn Middle: 604. Maria Hastings: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn Middle and Maria Hastings rank in Massachusetts?
John Glenn Middle is 35th of 300 and Maria Hastings is 5th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).