Beeman Memorial vs Plum Cove School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beeman Memorial
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Plum Cove School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
| Measure | Beeman Memorial Gloucester, Massachusetts | Plum Cove School Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #520 of 1,009 | #316 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17694 of 50,301 | #9133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Cove School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 60.7).
- •Plum Cove School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Plum Cove School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Beeman Memorial does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.6).
- •Beeman Memorial is the larger school with 292 students compared with 217.
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 Beeman Memorial better than Plum Cove School?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Cove School ranks higher (73.2 vs 60.7 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 Beeman Memorial and Plum Cove School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beeman Memorial: 292. Plum Cove School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beeman Memorial and Plum Cove School rank in Massachusetts?
Beeman Memorial is 520th of 1,009 and Plum Cove School is 316th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).