Clap Elementary School vs Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clap Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Boston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Clap Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,009 | #936 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #42342 of 50,301 | #40760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 140 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Dorchester | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 23.9).
- •Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Clap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.4).
- •Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 140.
- •Clap Elementary School is a public school while Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is a charter 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 Clap Elementary School better than Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School ranks higher (26.4 vs 23.9 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 Clap Elementary School and Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clap Elementary School: 140. Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clap Elementary School and Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Clap Elementary School is 955th of 1,009 and Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School is 936th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).