Katharine Lee Bates vs Wellesley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katharine Lee Bates
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Wellesley Middle
Wellesley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
| Measure | Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley, Massachusetts | Wellesley Middle Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #91 of 1,009 | #9 of 300 |
| National rank | #1869 of 50,301 | #129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| city | Wellesley | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellesley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 86.4).
- •Wellesley Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Katharine Lee Bates does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Wellesley Middle does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.0).
- •Wellesley Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 286.
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 Katharine Lee Bates better than Wellesley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wellesley Middle ranks higher (93.0 vs 86.4 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 Katharine Lee Bates and Wellesley Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wellesley and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katharine Lee Bates: 286. Wellesley Middle: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katharine Lee Bates and Wellesley Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Katharine Lee Bates is 91st of 1,009 and Wellesley Middle is 9th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).