John Glenn Middle vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 44 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
Memorial Middle School
Fitchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | John Glenn Middle Bedford, Massachusetts | Memorial Middle School Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 300 | #256 of 300 |
| National rank | #446 of 15,369 | #11309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 604 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Bedford | Fitchburg |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 32.9).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •John Glenn Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.1).
- •John Glenn Middle is the larger school with 604 students compared with 601.
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 Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn Middle ranks higher (88.1 vs 32.9 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 John Glenn Middle and Memorial Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Fitchburg in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn Middle: 604. Memorial Middle School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn Middle and Memorial Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
John Glenn Middle is 35th of 300 and Memorial Middle School is 256th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).