Leicester Middle vs Paxton Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leicester Middle
Leicester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
394 students
Paxton Center
Paxton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
| Measure | Leicester Middle Leicester, Massachusetts | Paxton Center Paxton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 300 | #435 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8331 of 15,369 | #14130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 394 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| city | Leicester | Paxton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxton Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 46.8).
- •Paxton Center does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Paxton Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Paxton Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Paxton Center is the larger school with 448 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 Leicester Middle better than Paxton Center?
On the Success Index (US), Paxton Center ranks higher (66.0 vs 46.8 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 Leicester Middle and Paxton Center?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Paxton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leicester Middle: 394. Paxton Center: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leicester Middle and Paxton Center rank in Massachusetts?
Leicester Middle is 217th of 300 and Paxton Center is 435th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).