Conservatory Lab Charter School vs Mather Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 776 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Dorchester · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students
Mather Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
| Measure | Conservatory Lab Charter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Mather Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #882 of 1,009 | #775 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #36559 of 50,301 | #30376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 454 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mather Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 33.0).
- •Mather Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Conservatory Lab Charter School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Mather Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.8).
- •Mather Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 454.
- •Conservatory Lab Charter School is a charter school while Mather Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Conservatory Lab Charter School better than Mather Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mather Elementary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 33.0 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 Conservatory Lab Charter School and Mather Elementary School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conservatory Lab Charter School: 454. Mather Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conservatory Lab Charter School and Mather Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Conservatory Lab Charter School is 882nd of 1,009 and Mather Elementary School is 775th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).