Center vs James Clark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center
Longmeadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
James Clark School
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
297 students
| Measure | Center Longmeadow, Massachusetts | James Clark School Agawam, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,009 | #659 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8628 of 50,301 | #23911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 412 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| city | Longmeadow | Agawam |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 51.8).
- •Center does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Center does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Center does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Center is the larger school with 412 students compared with 297.
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 Center better than James Clark School?
On the Success Index (US), Center ranks higher (73.9 vs 51.8 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 Center and James Clark School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Longmeadow and Agawam in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center: 412. James Clark School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center and James Clark School rank in Massachusetts?
Center is 304th of 1,009 and James Clark School is 659th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).