Manchester Essex Regional Middle School vs Ralph B O'Maley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
279 students
Ralph B O'Maley Middle
Gloucester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
| Measure | Manchester Essex Regional Middle School Manchester, Massachusetts | Ralph B O'Maley Middle Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 300 | #209 of 300 |
| National rank | #1289 of 15,369 | #7686 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 38% |
| city | Manchester | Gloucester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 49.8).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.5).
- •Ralph B O'Maley Middle is the larger school with 619 students compared with 279.
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 Manchester Essex Regional Middle School better than Ralph B O'Maley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 49.8 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 Manchester Essex Regional Middle School and Ralph B O'Maley Middle?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Gloucester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School: 279. Ralph B O'Maley Middle: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Essex Regional Middle School and Ralph B O'Maley Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 73rd of 300 and Ralph B O'Maley Middle is 209th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).