Lincoln-Eliot vs Watertown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln-Eliot
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Watertown Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Lincoln-Eliot Newton, Massachusetts | Watertown Middle Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,009 | #179 of 300 |
| National rank | #8336 of 50,301 | #5900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Newton | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln-Eliot scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 58.1).
- •Lincoln-Eliot does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Lincoln-Eliot does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln-Eliot does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Watertown Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 336.
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 Lincoln-Eliot better than Watertown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln-Eliot ranks higher (74.4 vs 58.1 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 Lincoln-Eliot and Watertown Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln-Eliot: 336. Watertown Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln-Eliot and Watertown Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Lincoln-Eliot is 291st of 1,009 and Watertown Middle is 179th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).