Alice M Barrows vs Joshua Eaton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice M Barrows
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
Joshua Eaton
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Alice M Barrows Reading, Massachusetts | Joshua Eaton Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,009 | #274 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3449 of 50,301 | #7779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 365 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice M Barrows scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 75.3).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Joshua Eaton is the larger school with 388 students compared with 365.
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 Alice M Barrows better than Joshua Eaton?
On the Success Index (US), Alice M Barrows ranks higher (82.8 vs 75.3 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 Alice M Barrows and Joshua Eaton?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice M Barrows: 365. Joshua Eaton: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice M Barrows and Joshua Eaton rank in Massachusetts?
Alice M Barrows is 158th of 1,009 and Joshua Eaton is 274th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).