Dawson vs Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
Early Childhood Center
Jefferson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
127 students
| Measure | Dawson Holden, Massachusetts | Early Childhood Center Jefferson, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #250 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #6628 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 487 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Holden | Jefferson |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.1).
- •Dawson is the larger school with 487 students compared with 127.
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 Dawson better than Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dawson and Early Childhood Center?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Holden and Jefferson in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson: 487. Early Childhood Center: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson and Early Childhood Center rank in Massachusetts?
Dawson is 250th of 1,009 and Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).