Brookside Elementary vs Justus C. Richardson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 235 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Dracut · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Dracut · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Dracut, Massachusetts | Justus C. Richardson Middle School Dracut, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,009 | #188 of 300 |
| National rank | #17633 of 50,301 | #6527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 487 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Dracut | Dracut |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 55.2).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Justus C. Richardson Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Justus C. Richardson Middle School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 487.
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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.2 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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Dracut and Dracut in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 487. Justus C. Richardson Middle School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Justus C. Richardson Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Brookside Elementary is 518th of 1,009 and Justus C. Richardson Middle School is 188th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).