Clark Avenue School vs Shurtleff Early Childhood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 752 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
Shurtleff Early Childhood
Chelsea · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
779 students
| Measure | Clark Avenue School Chelsea, Massachusetts | Shurtleff Early Childhood Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 300 | #429 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12959 of 15,369 | #13925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 673 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Chelsea | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shurtleff Early Childhood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 24.4).
- •Clark Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Shurtleff Early Childhood is the larger school with 779 students compared with 673.
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 Shurtleff Early Childhood?
On the Success Index (US), Shurtleff Early Childhood ranks higher (66.3 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 Shurtleff Early Childhood?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Chelsea and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Avenue School: 673. Shurtleff Early Childhood: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Avenue School and Shurtleff Early Childhood rank in Massachusetts?
Clark Avenue School is 283rd of 300 and Shurtleff Early Childhood is 429th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).