Buckland-Shelburne Regional vs Walter J. Paton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 91 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
Walter J. Paton School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
269 students
| Measure | Buckland-Shelburne Regional Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts | Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,009 | #105 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #21566 of 50,301 | #2110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Shelburne Falls | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter J. Paton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 55.1).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on students per teacher (12.2 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 Walter J. Paton School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter J. Paton School ranks higher (85.8 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 Walter J. Paton School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Shelburne Falls and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional: 270. Walter J. Paton School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland-Shelburne Regional and Walter J. Paton School rank in Massachusetts?
Buckland-Shelburne Regional is 612th of 1,009 and Walter J. Paton School is 105th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).