Clark Avenue School vs George F. Kelly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Avenue School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
673 students
George F. Kelly Elementary
Chelsea · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
527 students
| Measure | Clark Avenue School Chelsea, Massachusetts | George F. Kelly Elementary Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 300 | #564 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12959 of 15,369 | #19517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 673 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 48% |
| city | Chelsea | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George F. Kelly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 24.4).
- •George F. Kelly Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •George F. Kelly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •George F. Kelly Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Clark Avenue School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 527.
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 Clark Avenue School better than George F. Kelly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), George F. Kelly Elementary ranks higher (58.1 vs 24.4 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 Clark Avenue School and George F. Kelly Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Avenue School: 673. George F. Kelly Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Avenue School and George F. Kelly Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Clark Avenue School is 283rd of 300 and George F. Kelly Elementary is 564th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).