Bowman vs Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Bridge
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
| Measure | Bowman Lexington, Massachusetts | Bridge Lexington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,009 | #73 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #771 of 50,301 | #1490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 87.4).
- •Bowman does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Bowman does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Bridge does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.3).
- •Bowman is the larger school with 429 students compared with 345.
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 Bowman better than Bridge?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman ranks higher (90.0 vs 87.4 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 Bowman and Bridge?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman: 429. Bridge: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman and Bridge rank in Massachusetts?
Bowman is 37th of 1,009 and Bridge is 73rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).