Daniel Butler vs James Russell Lowell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Butler
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–3
261 students
James Russell Lowell
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Daniel Butler Belmont, Massachusetts | James Russell Lowell Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 1,009 | #246 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #980 of 50,301 | #6588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 261 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Belmont | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Butler scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 77.2).
- •Daniel Butler does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Daniel Butler does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •James Russell Lowell does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.4).
- •James Russell Lowell is the larger school with 422 students compared with 261.
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 Daniel Butler better than James Russell Lowell?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Butler ranks higher (89.1 vs 77.2 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 Daniel Butler and James Russell Lowell?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Butler: 261. James Russell Lowell: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Butler and James Russell Lowell rank in Massachusetts?
Daniel Butler is 51st of 1,009 and James Russell Lowell is 246th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).