Manchester Essex Regional Middle School vs West Parish
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.1 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
West Parish
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | Manchester Essex Regional Middle School Manchester, Massachusetts | West Parish Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 300 | #385 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1289 of 15,369 | #11975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 279 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| city | Manchester | Gloucester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 69.1).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.2).
- •West Parish is the larger school with 382 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 West Parish?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 69.1 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 Manchester Essex Regional Middle School and West Parish?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Gloucester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School: 279. West Parish: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Essex Regional Middle School and West Parish rank in Massachusetts?
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 73rd of 300 and West Parish is 385th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).