Balch vs Charles J Prescott
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balch
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
303 students
Charles J Prescott
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
267 students
| Measure | Balch Norwood, Massachusetts | Charles J Prescott Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,009 | #156 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #23084 of 50,301 | #3419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 303 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles J Prescott scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 52.9).
- •Charles J Prescott does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Charles J Prescott does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Balch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •Balch is the larger school with 303 students compared with 267.
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 Balch better than Charles J Prescott?
On the Success Index (US), Charles J Prescott ranks higher (82.9 vs 52.9 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 Balch and Charles J Prescott?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balch: 303. Charles J Prescott: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balch and Charles J Prescott rank in Massachusetts?
Balch is 643rd of 1,009 and Charles J Prescott is 156th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).