Beethoven Elementary School vs Kilmer K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 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
Kilmer K-8 School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
| Measure | Beethoven Elementary School West Roxbury, Massachusetts | Kilmer K-8 School West Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,009 | #430 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5285 of 50,301 | #13971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 287 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | West Roxbury | West Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beethoven Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 66.2).
- •Kilmer K-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Kilmer K-8 School is the larger school with 401 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 Kilmer K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Beethoven Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.2 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 Kilmer K-8 School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Roxbury and West Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Elementary School: 287. Kilmer K-8 School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Elementary School and Kilmer K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Beethoven Elementary School is 206th of 1,009 and Kilmer K-8 School is 430th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).