Alexander B Bruce vs Oliver Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 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
Oliver Elementary School
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
469 students
| Measure | Alexander B Bruce Lawrence, Massachusetts | Oliver Elementary School Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 300 | #935 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11707 of 15,369 | #40722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 462 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander B Bruce scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 26.5).
- •Alexander B Bruce does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Alexander B Bruce does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Oliver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •Oliver Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 462.
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 Oliver Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander B Bruce ranks higher (31.1 vs 26.5 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 Oliver Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander B Bruce: 462. Oliver Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander B Bruce and Oliver Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Alexander B Bruce is 260th of 300 and Oliver Elementary School is 935th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).