Buckland-Shelburne Regional vs Forest Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland-Shelburne Regional
Shelburne Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
270 students
Forest Avenue Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
269 students
| Measure | Buckland-Shelburne Regional Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts | Forest Avenue Elementary Hudson, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,009 | #265 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #21566 of 50,301 | #7254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Shelburne Falls | Hudson |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 55.1).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.0).
- •Buckland-Shelburne Regional is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Buckland-Shelburne Regional better than Forest Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 55.1 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 Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Forest Avenue Elementary?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Shelburne Falls and Hudson in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional: 270. Forest Avenue Elementary: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Forest Avenue Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional is 612th of 1,009 and Forest Avenue Elementary is 265th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).