Dale Street vs Powder Mill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale Street
Medfield · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
384 students
Powder Mill School
Southwick · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
383 students
| Measure | Dale Street Medfield, Massachusetts | Powder Mill School Southwick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,009 | #733 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5118 of 50,301 | #28061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 384 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 35% |
| city | Medfield | Southwick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dale Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 45.8).
- •Dale Street does better on math proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Dale Street does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Powder Mill School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.7).
- •Dale Street is the larger school with 384 students compared with 383.
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 Dale Street better than Powder Mill School?
On the Success Index (US), Dale Street ranks higher (79.7 vs 45.8 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 Dale Street and Powder Mill School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Medfield and Southwick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale Street: 384. Powder Mill School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale Street and Powder Mill School rank in Massachusetts?
Dale Street is 200th of 1,009 and Powder Mill School is 733rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).