Dale Street vs Ralph Wheelock School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.6 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
Ralph Wheelock School
Medfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
404 students
| Measure | Dale Street Medfield, Massachusetts | Ralph Wheelock School Medfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 1,009 | #270 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5118 of 50,301 | #7471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 384 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | Medfield | Medfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dale Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 75.8).
- •Ralph Wheelock School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Ralph Wheelock School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Dale Street does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.4).
- •Ralph Wheelock School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 384.
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 Ralph Wheelock School?
On the Success Index (US), Dale Street ranks higher (79.7 vs 75.8 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 Ralph Wheelock School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Medfield and Medfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale Street: 384. Ralph Wheelock School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale Street and Ralph Wheelock School rank in Massachusetts?
Dale Street is 200th of 1,009 and Ralph Wheelock School is 270th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).