John J Doran vs Matthew J Kuss Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J Doran
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
525 students
Matthew J Kuss Middle
Fall River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | John J Doran Fall River, Massachusetts | Matthew J Kuss Middle Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,009 | #213 of 300 |
| National rank | #33905 of 50,301 | #8063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 37.1).
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •John J Doran does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 525.
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 J Doran better than Matthew J Kuss Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew J Kuss Middle ranks higher (48.1 vs 37.1 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 J Doran and Matthew J Kuss Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Doran: 525. Matthew J Kuss Middle: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Doran and Matthew J Kuss Middle rank in Massachusetts?
John J Doran is 844th of 1,009 and Matthew J Kuss Middle is 213th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).