Cushing Elementary vs Trotter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cushing Elementary
Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Trotter Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
| Measure | Cushing Elementary Scituate, Massachusetts | Trotter Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,009 | #903 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1113 of 50,301 | #38053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 25% |
| city | Scituate | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cushing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 30.8).
- •Cushing Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 25%).
- •Cushing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 31%).
- •Trotter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
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 Cushing Elementary better than Trotter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cushing Elementary ranks higher (88.6 vs 30.8 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 Cushing Elementary and Trotter Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Scituate and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing Elementary: 352. Trotter Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing Elementary and Trotter Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Cushing Elementary is 56th of 1,009 and Trotter Elementary School is 903rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).