Capt William G Shoemaker vs Pickering Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Pickering Middle
Lynn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Capt William G Shoemaker Lynn, Massachusetts | Pickering Middle Lynn, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,009 | #189 of 300 |
| National rank | #10569 of 50,301 | #6533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Lynn | Lynn |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capt William G Shoemaker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 55.2).
- •Capt William G Shoemaker does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Capt William G Shoemaker does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Capt William G Shoemaker does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.9).
- •Pickering Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 361.
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 Capt William G Shoemaker better than Pickering Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Capt William G Shoemaker ranks higher (71.0 vs 55.2 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 Capt William G Shoemaker and Pickering Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lynn and Lynn in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt William G Shoemaker: 361. Pickering Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt William G Shoemaker and Pickering Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Capt William G Shoemaker is 349th of 1,009 and Pickering Middle is 189th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).