Knox Trail Middle School vs Leicester Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Trail Middle School
Spencer · Public middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
Leicester Middle
Leicester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
394 students
| Measure | Knox Trail Middle School Spencer, Massachusetts | Leicester Middle Leicester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 300 | #217 of 300 |
| National rank | #10594 of 15,369 | #8331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 415 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Spencer | Leicester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leicester Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 36.3).
- •Leicester Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Leicester Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Leicester Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Knox Trail Middle School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 394.
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 Knox Trail Middle School better than Leicester Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leicester Middle ranks higher (46.8 vs 36.3 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 Knox Trail Middle School and Leicester Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Spencer and Leicester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knox Trail Middle School: 415. Leicester Middle: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knox Trail Middle School and Leicester Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Knox Trail Middle School is 249th of 300 and Leicester Middle is 217th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).