Burke/Memorial Elementary School vs South Memorial
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.
Burke/Memorial Elementary School
Medway · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
506 students
South Memorial
Peabody · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Burke/Memorial Elementary School Medway, Massachusetts | South Memorial Peabody, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 1,009 | #846 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17840 of 50,301 | #34070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Medway | Peabody |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke/Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 36.9).
- •Burke/Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Burke/Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •South Memorial does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.1).
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 Burke/Memorial Elementary School better than South Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Burke/Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 36.9 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 Burke/Memorial Elementary School and South Memorial?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Medway and Peabody in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke/Memorial Elementary School: 506. South Memorial: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke/Memorial Elementary School and South Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Burke/Memorial Elementary School is 528th of 1,009 and South Memorial is 846th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).