Robert E. Melican Middle School vs Sarah W Gibbons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
Northborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Sarah W Gibbons Middle
Westborough · Public middle · Grades 7–8
610 students
| Measure | Robert E. Melican Middle School Northborough, Massachusetts | Sarah W Gibbons Middle Westborough, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 300 | #5 of 300 |
| National rank | #1363 of 15,369 | #67 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 545 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| city | Northborough | Westborough |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah W Gibbons Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 80.8).
- •Sarah W Gibbons Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Sarah W Gibbons Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 65%).
- •Sarah W Gibbons Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.9).
- •Sarah W Gibbons Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 545.
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 Robert E. Melican Middle School better than Sarah W Gibbons Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah W Gibbons Middle ranks higher (94.5 vs 80.8 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 Robert E. Melican Middle School and Sarah W Gibbons Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Northborough and Westborough in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert E. Melican Middle School: 545. Sarah W Gibbons Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert E. Melican Middle School and Sarah W Gibbons Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Robert E. Melican Middle School is 76th of 300 and Sarah W Gibbons Middle is 5th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).