Community Academy of Science and Health vs Holmes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Academy of Science and Health
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
Holmes Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
| Measure | Community Academy of Science and Health Dorchester, Massachusetts | Holmes Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 300 | #874 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15829 of 16,910 | #36113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 398 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 16.6).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.8).
- •Community Academy of Science and Health is the larger school with 398 students compared with 283.
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 of Science and Health better than Holmes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 16.6 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 of Science and Health and Holmes Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Academy of Science and Health: 398. Holmes Elementary School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Academy of Science and Health and Holmes Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Community Academy of Science and Health is 295th of 300 and Holmes Elementary School is 874th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).