Brooke Charter School vs Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooke Charter School
Mattapan · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,216 students
Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
528 students
| Measure | Brooke Charter School Mattapan, Massachusetts | Shaw-Taylor Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #833 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #33392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,216 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 2,216 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 15% |
| city | Mattapan | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooke Charter School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 15%).
- •Brooke Charter School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 44.5%).
- •Shaw-Taylor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Brooke Charter School is the larger school with 2,216 students compared with 528.
- •Brooke Charter School is a charter school while Shaw-Taylor Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brooke Charter School better than Shaw-Taylor Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brooke Charter School and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mattapan and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooke Charter School: 2,216. Shaw-Taylor Elementary School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooke Charter School and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Brooke Charter School is unranked and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School is 833rd of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).