Bowen vs Mason-Rice
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Mason-Rice
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Bowen Newton Centre, Massachusetts | Mason-Rice Newton Centre, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,009 | #27 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2114 of 50,301 | #625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 325 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| city | Newton Centre | Newton Centre |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason-Rice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 85.7).
- •Mason-Rice does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Mason-Rice does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Bowen does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.9).
- •Bowen is the larger school with 325 students compared with 321.
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 Bowen better than Mason-Rice?
On the Success Index (US), Mason-Rice ranks higher (90.8 vs 85.7 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 Bowen and Mason-Rice?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newton Centre and Newton Centre in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen: 325. Mason-Rice: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen and Mason-Rice rank in Massachusetts?
Bowen is 106th of 1,009 and Mason-Rice is 27th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).