Dever Elementary School vs Russell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dever Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students
Russell Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Dever Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Russell Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 1,009 | #629 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #35377 of 50,301 | #22177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 34.8).
- •Russell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Russell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Dever Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.9).
- •Dever Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 356.
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 Dever Elementary School better than Russell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 34.8 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 Dever Elementary School and Russell Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dever Elementary School: 445. Russell Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dever Elementary School and Russell Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Dever Elementary School is 871st of 1,009 and Russell Elementary School is 629th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).