Oak Middle School vs Walter J. Paton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Middle School
Shrewsbury · Public middle · Grades 7–8
914 students
Walter J. Paton School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
269 students
| Measure | Oak Middle School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #96 of 300 | #105 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1997 of 15,369 | #2110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 914 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| city | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter J. Paton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 77.0).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Oak Middle School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 269.
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 Oak Middle School better than Walter J. Paton School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter J. Paton School ranks higher (85.8 vs 77.0 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 Oak Middle School and Walter J. Paton School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Middle School: 914. Walter J. Paton School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Middle School and Walter J. Paton School rank in Massachusetts?
Oak Middle School is 96th of 300 and Walter J. Paton School is 105th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).