B.F. Butler Middle School vs Pyne Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.F. Butler Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
516 students
Pyne Arts
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
| Measure | B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts | Pyne Arts Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 300 | #495 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9922 of 15,369 | #16880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 516 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pyne Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 39.5).
- •Pyne Arts does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Pyne Arts does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Pyne Arts does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •B.F. Butler Middle School is the larger school with 516 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 B.F. Butler Middle School better than Pyne Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Pyne Arts ranks higher (61.9 vs 39.5 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 B.F. Butler Middle School and Pyne Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.F. Butler Middle School: 516. Pyne Arts: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.F. Butler Middle School and Pyne Arts rank in Massachusetts?
B.F. Butler Middle School is 237th of 300 and Pyne Arts is 495th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).