Cabot vs Underwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabot
Newtonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Underwood
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Cabot Newtonville, Massachusetts | Underwood Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,009 | #170 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3317 of 50,301 | #4026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Newtonville | Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cabot scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 81.8).
- •Cabot does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Underwood does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Cabot does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •Cabot is the larger school with 414 students compared with 253.
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 Cabot better than Underwood?
On the Success Index (US), Cabot ranks higher (83.1 vs 81.8 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 Cabot and Underwood?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newtonville and Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabot: 414. Underwood: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabot and Underwood rank in Massachusetts?
Cabot is 150th of 1,009 and Underwood is 170th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).