Byam School vs Col Moses Parker School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.1 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
Col Moses Parker School
Chelmsford · Public middle · Grades 5–6
778 students
| Measure | Byam School Chelmsford, Massachusetts | Col Moses Parker School Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,009 | #68 of 300 |
| National rank | #8004 of 50,301 | #1156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 510 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| city | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Col Moses Parker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 74.9).
- •Col Moses Parker School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Col Moses Parker School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Col Moses Parker School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Col Moses Parker School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 510.
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 Col Moses Parker School?
On the Success Index (US), Col Moses Parker School ranks higher (82.1 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 Col Moses Parker School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byam School: 510. Col Moses Parker School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byam School and Col Moses Parker School rank in Massachusetts?
Byam School is 281st of 1,009 and Col Moses Parker School is 68th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).