Marion E Zeh vs Robert E. Melican Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion E Zeh
Northborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
Robert E. Melican Middle School
Northborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Marion E Zeh Northborough, Massachusetts | Robert E. Melican Middle School Northborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,009 | #76 of 300 |
| National rank | #8267 of 50,301 | #1363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 249 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Northborough | Northborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert E. Melican Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 74.5).
- •Marion E Zeh does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Robert E. Melican Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Robert E. Melican Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 249.
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 Marion E Zeh better than Robert E. Melican Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert E. Melican Middle School ranks higher (80.8 vs 74.5 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 Marion E Zeh and Robert E. Melican Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northborough and Northborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion E Zeh: 249. Robert E. Melican Middle School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion E Zeh and Robert E. Melican Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Marion E Zeh is 287th of 1,009 and Robert E. Melican Middle School is 76th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).