Clap Elementary School vs Mason Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 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
Mason Elementary School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
205 students
| Measure | Clap Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Mason Elementary School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,009 | #898 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #42342 of 50,301 | #37812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 140 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| city | Dorchester | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 23.9).
- •Mason Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Mason Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Clap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.8).
- •Mason Elementary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 140.
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 Mason Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mason Elementary School ranks higher (31.1 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 Mason Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clap Elementary School: 140. Mason Elementary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clap Elementary School and Mason Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Clap Elementary School is 955th of 1,009 and Mason Elementary School is 898th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).