Cold Spring vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
West Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Plymouth, Massachusetts | West Elementary Plymouth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,009 | #321 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #21998 of 50,301 | #9216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 54.5).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Cold Spring does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.6).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 349 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cold Spring better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 54.5 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 Cold Spring and West Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring: 214. West Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring and West Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Cold Spring is 621st of 1,009 and West Elementary is 321st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).