Brooks School vs Thompson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooks School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Thompson
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Brooks School Medford, Massachusetts | Thompson Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,009 | #199 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10568 of 50,301 | #5100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| city | Medford | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 71.0).
- •Thompson does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Thompson does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Brooks School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Brooks School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 537.
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 Brooks School better than Thompson?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson ranks higher (79.8 vs 71.0 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 Brooks School and Thompson?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Medford and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooks School: 556. Thompson: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooks School and Thompson rank in Massachusetts?
Brooks School is 348th of 1,009 and Thompson is 199th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).