Bates vs Salem Early Childhood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Salem Early Childhood
Salem · Public other · Grades PK–PK
106 students
| Measure | Bates Salem, Massachusetts | Salem Early Childhood Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #794 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #31247 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 410 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Early Childhood does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.8).
- •Bates is the larger school with 410 students compared with 106.
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 Bates better than Salem Early Childhood?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bates and Salem Early Childhood?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates: 410. Salem Early Childhood: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates and Salem Early Childhood rank in Massachusetts?
Bates is 794th of 1,009 and Salem Early Childhood is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).