Community Academy vs Ellis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Academy
Jamaica Plain · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
Ellis Elementary School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
| Measure | Community Academy Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | Ellis Elementary School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #995 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #46526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 58 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 58 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 12% |
| city | Jamaica Plain | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 17.1).
- •Community Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Community Academy does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 12.6).
- •Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 58.
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 Community Academy better than Ellis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Academy ranks higher (25.7 vs 17.1 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 Community Academy and Ellis Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Academy: 58. Ellis Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Academy and Ellis Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Community Academy is unranked and Ellis Elementary School is 995th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).