Memorial vs Shining Star Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial
Hopedale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students
Shining Star Early Childhood Center
Milford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
158 students
| Measure | Memorial Hopedale, Massachusetts | Shining Star Early Childhood Center Milford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #216 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #5498 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 558 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | Hopedale | Milford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.6).
- •Memorial is the larger school with 558 students compared with 158.
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 Memorial better than Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Memorial and Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hopedale and Milford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial: 558. Shining Star Early Childhood Center: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial and Shining Star Early Childhood Center rank in Massachusetts?
Memorial is 216th of 1,009 and Shining Star Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).