Alexander B Bruce vs Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander B Bruce
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 3–8
462 students
Early Childhood Center
Methuen · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
163 students
| Measure | Alexander B Bruce Lawrence, Massachusetts | Early Childhood Center Methuen, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 300 | #344 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11707 of 15,369 | #10435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 462 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Lawrence | Methuen |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 31.1).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •Alexander B Bruce is the larger school with 462 students compared with 163.
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 Alexander B Bruce better than Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Early Childhood Center ranks higher (71.2 vs 31.1 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 Alexander B Bruce and Early Childhood Center?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Methuen in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander B Bruce: 462. Early Childhood Center: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander B Bruce and Early Childhood Center rank in Massachusetts?
Alexander B Bruce is 260th of 300 and Early Childhood Center is 344th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).