Watertown Middle vs Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watertown Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,023 students
| Measure | Watertown Middle Watertown, Massachusetts | Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary Belmont, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #179 of 300 | #33 of 300 |
| National rank | #5900 of 15,369 | #425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 583 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 82% |
| city | Watertown | Belmont |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 58.1).
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Watertown Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 583.
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 Watertown Middle better than Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 58.1 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 Watertown Middle and Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Belmont in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Watertown Middle: 583. Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Watertown Middle and Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Watertown Middle is 179th of 300 and Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary is 33rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).