Barry vs Belcher
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 492 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barry
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Belcher
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
245 students
| Measure | Barry Chicopee, Massachusetts | Belcher Chicopee, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #538 of 1,009 | #249 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #18160 of 50,301 | #6617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 359 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Chicopee | Chicopee |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belcher scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 60.0).
- •Belcher does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.0).
- •Barry is the larger school with 359 students compared with 245.
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 Barry better than Belcher?
On the Success Index (US), Belcher ranks higher (77.1 vs 60.0 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 Barry and Belcher?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Chicopee and Chicopee in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry: 359. Belcher: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry and Belcher rank in Massachusetts?
Barry is 538th of 1,009 and Belcher is 249th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).