Lilja Elementary vs Wellesley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilja Elementary
Natick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
Wellesley Middle
Wellesley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
| Measure | Lilja Elementary Natick, Massachusetts | Wellesley Middle Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,009 | #9 of 300 |
| National rank | #6703 of 50,301 | #129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Natick | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellesley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 77.0).
- •Wellesley Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Wellesley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Wellesley Middle does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.0).
- •Wellesley Middle is the larger school with 919 students compared with 445.
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 Lilja Elementary better than Wellesley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wellesley Middle ranks higher (93.0 vs 77.0 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 Lilja Elementary and Wellesley Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Natick and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lilja Elementary: 445. Wellesley Middle: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lilja Elementary and Wellesley Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Lilja Elementary is 253rd of 1,009 and Wellesley Middle is 9th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).