John J Doran vs Morton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 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
Morton Middle
Fall River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | John J Doran Fall River, Massachusetts | Morton Middle Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,009 | #246 of 300 |
| National rank | #33905 of 50,301 | #10510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.1 vs 36.7).
- •John J Doran does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •John J Doran does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Morton Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Morton Middle is the larger school with 751 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 Morton Middle?
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 J Doran and Morton Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Doran: 525. Morton Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Doran and Morton Middle rank in Massachusetts?
John J Doran is 844th of 1,009 and Morton Middle is 246th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).