Elm Street School-East Machias vs Rose M Gaffney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School-East Machias
East Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Rose M Gaffney School
Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-East Machias East Machias, Maine | Rose M Gaffney School Machias, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 312 | #184 of 312 |
| National rank | #30629 of 50,301 | #23130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 176 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | East Machias | Machias |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rose M Gaffney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 42.0).
- •Rose M Gaffney School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Rose M Gaffney School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 63.6%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Rose M Gaffney School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 176.
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 Elm Street School-East Machias better than Rose M Gaffney School?
On the Success Index (US), Rose M Gaffney School ranks higher (52.9 vs 42.0 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 Elm Street School-East Machias and Rose M Gaffney School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between East Machias and Machias in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-East Machias: 176. Rose M Gaffney School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-East Machias and Rose M Gaffney School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-East Machias is 260th of 312 and Rose M Gaffney School is 184th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).