Curley K-8 School vs Roxbury Preparatory Charter 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.
Curley K-8 School
Jamaica Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
902 students
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Roxbury · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,126 students
| Measure | Curley K-8 School Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,009 | #247 of 300 |
| National rank | #35770 of 50,301 | #10798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 902 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| city | Jamaica Plain | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 34.2).
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Curley K-8 School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 26.2).
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 902.
- •Curley K-8 School is a public school while Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a charter 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 Curley K-8 School better than Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Roxbury Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (40.7 vs 34.2 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 Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curley K-8 School: 902. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curley K-8 School and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Curley K-8 School is 873rd of 1,009 and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is 247th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).