Columbus Park vs Gates Lane
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Park
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
381 students
Gates Lane
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
547 students
| Measure | Columbus Park Worcester, Massachusetts | Gates Lane Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,009 | #918 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43323 of 50,301 | #38926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 381 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates Lane scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 22.4).
- •Gates Lane does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Gates Lane does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Gates Lane does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Gates Lane is the larger school with 547 students compared with 381.
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 Columbus Park better than Gates Lane?
On the Success Index (US), Gates Lane ranks higher (29.4 vs 22.4 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 Columbus Park and Gates Lane?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Park: 381. Gates Lane: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Park and Gates Lane rank in Massachusetts?
Columbus Park is 966th of 1,009 and Gates Lane is 918th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).