Arthur D Healey vs John J McGlynn Elementary School
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.
Arthur D Healey
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
482 students
John J McGlynn Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
| Measure | Arthur D Healey Somerville, Massachusetts | John J McGlynn Elementary School Medford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #832 of 1,009 | #745 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #33195 of 50,301 | #28738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Somerville | Medford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J McGlynn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 38.1).
- •John J McGlynn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •John J McGlynn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •John J McGlynn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •John J McGlynn Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 482.
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 Arthur D Healey better than John J McGlynn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John J McGlynn Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 38.1 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 Arthur D Healey and John J McGlynn Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Medford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur D Healey: 482. John J McGlynn Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur D Healey and John J McGlynn Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Arthur D Healey is 832nd of 1,009 and John J McGlynn Elementary School is 745th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).