Christa McAuliffe Charter School vs Mary E Stapleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Charter School
Framingham · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
Mary E Stapleton Elementary
Framingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham, Massachusetts | Mary E Stapleton Elementary Framingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 300 | #772 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5016 of 15,369 | #30168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Framingham | Framingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 42.7).
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.3).
- •Mary E Stapleton Elementary is the larger school with 359 students compared with 284.
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a charter school while Mary E Stapleton Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christa McAuliffe Charter School better than Mary E Stapleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Charter School ranks higher (62.1 vs 42.7 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 Christa McAuliffe Charter School and Mary E Stapleton Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Framingham and Framingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Charter School: 284. Mary E Stapleton Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Charter School and Mary E Stapleton Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Christa McAuliffe Charter School is 156th of 300 and Mary E Stapleton Elementary is 772nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).