Ottoson Middle vs Peirce
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 861 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ottoson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
963 students
Peirce
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Ottoson Middle Arlington, Massachusetts | Peirce Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 300 | #387 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #313 of 15,369 | #12089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 963 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 57% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ottoson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 68.9).
- •Ottoson Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Ottoson Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Ottoson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Ottoson Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 318.
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 Ottoson Middle better than Peirce?
On the Success Index (US), Ottoson Middle ranks higher (89.6 vs 68.9 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 Ottoson Middle and Peirce?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ottoson Middle: 963. Peirce: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ottoson Middle and Peirce rank in Massachusetts?
Ottoson Middle is 23rd of 300 and Peirce is 387th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).