Beethoven Elementary School vs Dedham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Elementary School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
287 students
Dedham Middle School
Dedham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | Beethoven Elementary School West Roxbury, Massachusetts | Dedham Middle School Dedham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,009 | #115 of 300 |
| National rank | #5285 of 50,301 | #3037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | West Roxbury | Dedham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beethoven Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 71.4).
- •Dedham Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Dedham Middle School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 287.
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 Beethoven Elementary School better than Dedham Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beethoven Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 71.4 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 Beethoven Elementary School and Dedham Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between West Roxbury and Dedham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Elementary School: 287. Dedham Middle School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Elementary School and Dedham Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Beethoven Elementary School is 206th of 1,009 and Dedham Middle School is 115th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).