Carlos Pacheco vs John Avery Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos Pacheco
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
John Avery Parker
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Carlos Pacheco New Bedford, Massachusetts | John Avery Parker New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #657 of 1,009 | #714 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #23891 of 50,301 | #26816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 242 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlos Pacheco scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 47.5).
- •Carlos Pacheco does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Carlos Pacheco does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.0).
- •John Avery Parker is the larger school with 289 students compared with 242.
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 Carlos Pacheco better than John Avery Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Carlos Pacheco ranks higher (51.8 vs 47.5 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 Carlos Pacheco and John Avery Parker?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos Pacheco: 242. John Avery Parker: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos Pacheco and John Avery Parker rank in Massachusetts?
Carlos Pacheco is 657th of 1,009 and John Avery Parker is 714th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).