Curley K-8 School vs James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curley K-8 School
Jamaica Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
902 students
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Taunton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
898 students
| Measure | Curley K-8 School Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,009 | #996 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #35770 of 50,301 | #46658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 902 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| city | Jamaica Plain | Taunton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curley K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 16.9).
- •Curley K-8 School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Curley K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Curley K-8 School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 15.0).
- •Curley K-8 School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 898.
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 Curley K-8 School better than James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Curley K-8 School ranks higher (34.2 vs 16.9 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 Curley K-8 School and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Jamaica Plain and Taunton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curley K-8 School: 902. James L. Mulcahey Elementary School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curley K-8 School and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Curley K-8 School is 873rd of 1,009 and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is 996th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).