Matthew J Kuss Middle vs Morton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew J Kuss Middle
Fall River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Morton Middle
Fall River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Matthew J Kuss Middle Fall River, Massachusetts | Morton Middle Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 300 | #246 of 300 |
| National rank | #8063 of 15,369 | #10510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 646 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 36.7).
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Matthew J Kuss Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.2).
- •Morton Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 646.
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 Matthew J Kuss Middle better than Morton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew J Kuss Middle ranks higher (48.1 vs 36.7 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 Matthew J Kuss Middle and Morton Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew J Kuss Middle: 646. Morton Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew J Kuss Middle and Morton Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Matthew J Kuss Middle is 213th of 300 and Morton Middle is 246th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).