Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center vs James Sullivan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center
Lowell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students
James Sullivan Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
625 students
| Measure | Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell, Massachusetts | James Sullivan Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #279 of 300 |
| National rank | – | #12691 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 121 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
- •James Sullivan Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 121.
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 Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center better than James Sullivan Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center and James Sullivan Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center: 121. James Sullivan Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center and James Sullivan Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center is unranked and James Sullivan Middle School is 279th of 300 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).