Dever Elementary School vs Ruth Batson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 44 m 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
Ruth Batson Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
604 students
| Measure | Dever Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Ruth Batson Academy Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 1,009 | #272 of 300 |
| National rank | #35377 of 50,301 | #13646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 445 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dever Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 28.6).
- •Dever Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Dever Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ruth Batson Academy does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.7).
- •Ruth Batson Academy is the larger school with 604 students compared with 445.
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 Ruth Batson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dever Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 28.6 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 Ruth Batson Academy?
About 44 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dever Elementary School: 445. Ruth Batson Academy: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dever Elementary School and Ruth Batson Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Dever Elementary School is 871st of 1,009 and Ruth Batson Academy is 272nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).