Bowen vs Samuel Bowles
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 115 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
Samuel Bowles
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Bowen Newton Centre, Massachusetts | Samuel Bowles Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,009 | #850 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2114 of 50,301 | #34278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 27% |
| city | Newton Centre | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 36.6).
- •Bowen does better on math proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Bowen does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 37%).
- •Bowen does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.5).
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 Samuel Bowles?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen ranks higher (85.7 vs 36.6 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 Samuel Bowles?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Newton Centre and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen: 325. Samuel Bowles: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen and Samuel Bowles rank in Massachusetts?
Bowen is 106th of 1,009 and Samuel Bowles is 850th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).