Benjamin J Phelps vs James Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin J Phelps
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
James Clark School
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
297 students
| Measure | Benjamin J Phelps Agawam, Massachusetts | James Clark School Agawam, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,009 | #659 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17402 of 50,301 | #23911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 304 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Agawam | Agawam |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin J Phelps scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 51.8).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Benjamin J Phelps is the larger school with 304 students compared with 297.
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 J Phelps better than James Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin J Phelps ranks higher (61.1 vs 51.8 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 J Phelps and James Clark School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Agawam and Agawam in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin J Phelps: 304. James Clark School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin J Phelps and James Clark School rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin J Phelps is 511th of 1,009 and James Clark School is 659th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).