Chickering vs Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chickering
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Memorial
Natick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students
| Measure | Chickering Dover, Massachusetts | Memorial Natick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,009 | #151 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #84 of 50,301 | #3344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 492 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Dover | Natick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chickering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 83.1).
- •Chickering does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Chickering does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Chickering does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.7).
- •Chickering is the larger school with 492 students compared with 455.
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 Chickering better than Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Chickering ranks higher (95.2 vs 83.1 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 Chickering and Memorial?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Dover and Natick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chickering: 492. Memorial: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chickering and Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Chickering is 2nd of 1,009 and Memorial is 151st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).