Plum Cove School vs Ralph B O'Maley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plum Cove School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Ralph B O'Maley Middle
Gloucester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
| Measure | Plum Cove School Gloucester, Massachusetts | Ralph B O'Maley Middle Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,009 | #209 of 300 |
| National rank | #9133 of 50,301 | #7686 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Cove School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 49.8).
- •Plum Cove School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Plum Cove School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Ralph B O'Maley Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.6).
- •Ralph B O'Maley Middle is the larger school with 619 students compared with 217.
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 Plum Cove School better than Ralph B O'Maley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Cove School ranks higher (73.2 vs 49.8 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 Plum Cove School and Ralph B O'Maley Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plum Cove School: 217. Ralph B O'Maley Middle: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plum Cove School and Ralph B O'Maley Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Plum Cove School is 316th of 1,009 and Ralph B O'Maley Middle is 209th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).