Dorothy L Beckwith vs Palmer River
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 278 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy L Beckwith
Rehoboth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
479 students
Palmer River
Rehoboth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
618 students
| Measure | Dorothy L Beckwith Rehoboth, Massachusetts | Palmer River Rehoboth, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 300 | #543 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4483 of 15,369 | #18349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 479 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Rehoboth | Rehoboth |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy L Beckwith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 59.8).
- •Palmer River does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Dorothy L Beckwith does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Palmer River is the larger school with 618 students compared with 479.
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 Dorothy L Beckwith better than Palmer River?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy L Beckwith ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.8 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 Dorothy L Beckwith and Palmer River?
About 278 m in a straight line, between Rehoboth and Rehoboth in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy L Beckwith: 479. Palmer River: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy L Beckwith and Palmer River rank in Massachusetts?
Dorothy L Beckwith is 137th of 300 and Palmer River is 543rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).