David Mindess vs Fall Brook
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Mindess
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
670 students
Fall Brook
Leominster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
| Measure | David Mindess Ashland, Massachusetts | Fall Brook Leominster, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 1,009 | #462 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14245 of 50,301 | #15437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 670 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Ashland | Leominster |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Mindess scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 64.0).
- •Fall Brook does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •David Mindess does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •David Mindess does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
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 David Mindess better than Fall Brook?
On the Success Index (US), David Mindess ranks higher (65.8 vs 64.0 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 David Mindess and Fall Brook?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Leominster in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Mindess: 670. Fall Brook: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Mindess and Fall Brook rank in Massachusetts?
David Mindess is 437th of 1,009 and Fall Brook is 462nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).