David Mindess vs Miriam F McCarthy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.8 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
Miriam F McCarthy School
Framingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | David Mindess Ashland, Massachusetts | Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 1,009 | #803 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14245 of 50,301 | #31671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| city | Ashland | Framingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Mindess scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 40.4).
- •David Mindess does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •David Mindess does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Miriam F McCarthy School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •David Mindess is the larger school with 670 students compared with 490.
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 Miriam F McCarthy School?
On the Success Index (US), David Mindess ranks higher (65.8 vs 40.4 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 Miriam F McCarthy School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Framingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Mindess: 670. Miriam F McCarthy School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Mindess and Miriam F McCarthy School rank in Massachusetts?
David Mindess is 437th of 1,009 and Miriam F McCarthy School is 803rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).