Clark Avenue School vs Joseph A. Browne School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 533 m 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
Joseph A. Browne School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
487 students
| Measure | Clark Avenue School Chelsea, Massachusetts | Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 300 | #282 of 300 |
| National rank | #12959 of 15,369 | #12928 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 673 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Chelsea | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.4 vs 24.6).
- •Clark Avenue School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Clark Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Joseph A. Browne School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.9).
- •Clark Avenue School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 487.
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 Joseph A. Browne School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clark Avenue School and Joseph A. Browne School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Avenue School: 673. Joseph A. Browne School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Avenue School and Joseph A. Browne School rank in Massachusetts?
Clark Avenue School is 283rd of 300 and Joseph A. Browne School is 282nd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).