Brookside Elementary vs Dawson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Dracut · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Dawson
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Dracut, Massachusetts | Dawson Holden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,009 | #250 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17633 of 50,301 | #6628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Dracut | Holden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 60.8).
- •Dawson does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Dawson does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Dawson does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
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 Brookside Elementary better than Dawson?
On the Success Index (US), Dawson ranks higher (77.1 vs 60.8 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 Brookside Elementary and Dawson?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Dracut and Holden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 487. Dawson: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Dawson rank in Massachusetts?
Brookside Elementary is 518th of 1,009 and Dawson is 250th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).