Abbot Elementary vs Byam School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbot Elementary
Westford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
371 students
Byam School
Chelmsford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
510 students
| Measure | Abbot Elementary Westford, Massachusetts | Byam School Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,009 | #281 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2078 of 50,301 | #8004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 371 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 63% |
| city | Westford | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abbot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 74.9).
- •Abbot Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Abbot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Byam School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Byam School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 371.
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 Abbot Elementary better than Byam School?
On the Success Index (US), Abbot Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 74.9 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 Abbot Elementary and Byam School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Westford and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbot Elementary: 371. Byam School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbot Elementary and Byam School rank in Massachusetts?
Abbot Elementary is 102nd of 1,009 and Byam School is 281st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).