E W Thurston Middle vs Pollard Middle
E W Thurston Middle has a higher overall rating of 9.5/10 compared to 9.0/10. In math proficiency, Pollard Middle leads at 85.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
E W Thurston Middle
Westwood, MA
9.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
661 students
Pollard Middle
Needham, MA
9.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
880 students
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| Metric | E W Thurston Middle | Pollard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #27 of 1,793 | #102 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 99th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | E W Thurston Middle | Pollard Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 85.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Westwood (02090) | Needham (02492) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $205,000 | $222,063 |
| Median Home Value | $985,800 | $1,177,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,390 | $2,256 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 71.0% | 84.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 29 min |