Bessie Buker Elementary vs Horace Mann
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Buker Elementary
Wenham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
Horace Mann
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Bessie Buker Elementary Wenham, Massachusetts | Horace Mann Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,009 | #58 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9027 of 50,301 | #1180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 255 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Wenham | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 73.3).
- •Horace Mann does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Horace Mann does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Horace Mann does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Bessie Buker Elementary is the larger school with 255 students compared with 254.
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 Bessie Buker Elementary better than Horace Mann?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann ranks higher (88.4 vs 73.3 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 Bessie Buker Elementary and Horace Mann?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Wenham and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Buker Elementary: 255. Horace Mann: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Buker Elementary and Horace Mann rank in Massachusetts?
Bessie Buker Elementary is 311th of 1,009 and Horace Mann is 58th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).