Brackett vs Peirce
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackett
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Peirce
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Brackett Arlington, Massachusetts | Peirce Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,009 | #387 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5399 of 50,301 | #12089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brackett scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 68.9).
- •Brackett does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Brackett does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Peirce does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Brackett is the larger school with 394 students compared with 318.
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 Brackett better than Peirce?
On the Success Index (US), Brackett ranks higher (79.2 vs 68.9 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 Brackett and Peirce?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brackett: 394. Peirce: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brackett and Peirce rank in Massachusetts?
Brackett is 210th of 1,009 and Peirce is 387th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).