Benjamin J Phelps vs Roberta G. Doering School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 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
Roberta G. Doering School
Agawam · Public middle · Grades 5–6
522 students
| Measure | Benjamin J Phelps Agawam, Massachusetts | Roberta G. Doering School Agawam, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,009 | #136 of 300 |
| National rank | #17402 of 50,301 | #4468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 304 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Agawam | Agawam |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roberta G. Doering School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 61.1).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Roberta G. Doering School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Roberta G. Doering School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 304.
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 Roberta G. Doering School?
On the Success Index (US), Roberta G. Doering School ranks higher (64.6 vs 61.1 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 Roberta G. Doering School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Agawam and Agawam in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin J Phelps: 304. Roberta G. Doering School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin J Phelps and Roberta G. Doering School rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin J Phelps is 511th of 1,009 and Roberta G. Doering School is 136th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).