Benjamin G Brown vs Peabody
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin G Brown
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
219 students
Peabody
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Benjamin G Brown Somerville, Massachusetts | Peabody Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,009 | #40 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1533 of 50,301 | #825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 219 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Somerville | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peabody scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 87.3).
- •Benjamin G Brown does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Benjamin G Brown does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Peabody does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Peabody is the larger school with 314 students compared with 219.
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 Benjamin G Brown better than Peabody?
On the Success Index (US), Peabody ranks higher (89.8 vs 87.3 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 Benjamin G Brown and Peabody?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin G Brown: 219. Peabody: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin G Brown and Peabody rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin G Brown is 77th of 1,009 and Peabody is 40th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).