Brookside Elementary vs Joseph McAvinnue
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 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
Joseph McAvinnue
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
447 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Dracut, Massachusetts | Joseph McAvinnue Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,009 | #869 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17633 of 50,301 | #35208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 487 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Dracut | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 35.1).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Joseph McAvinnue does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 447.
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 Joseph McAvinnue?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 35.1 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 Joseph McAvinnue?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dracut and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 487. Joseph McAvinnue: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Joseph McAvinnue rank in Massachusetts?
Brookside Elementary is 518th of 1,009 and Joseph McAvinnue is 869th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).