Byam School vs Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byam School
Chelmsford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
510 students
Center Elementary School
Chelmsford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
| Measure | Byam School Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Center Elementary School Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,009 | #234 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8004 of 50,301 | #6181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 510 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 74.9).
- •Byam School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Byam School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 480.
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 Byam School better than Center Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Center Elementary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 74.9 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 Byam School and Center Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byam School: 510. Center Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byam School and Center Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Byam School is 281st of 1,009 and Center Elementary School is 234th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).