Robert E. Melican Middle School vs Spring Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.9 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
Spring Street School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
| Measure | Robert E. Melican Middle School Northborough, Massachusetts | Spring Street School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 300 | #54 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1363 of 15,369 | #1078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 545 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Northborough | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 80.8).
- •Spring Street School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Spring Street School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •Robert E. Melican Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.5).
- •Robert E. Melican Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 304.
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 Spring Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Street School ranks higher (88.8 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 Spring Street School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Northborough and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert E. Melican Middle School: 545. Spring Street School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert E. Melican Middle School and Spring Street School rank in Massachusetts?
Robert E. Melican Middle School is 76th of 300 and Spring Street School is 54th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).