Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center vs Merrymount
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
261 students
Merrymount
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center Quincy, Massachusetts | Merrymount Quincy, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,009 | #460 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #791 of 50,301 | #15188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 261 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Quincy | Quincy |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 64.4).
- •Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.1).
- •Merrymount is the larger school with 291 students compared with 261.
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 Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center better than Merrymount?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center ranks higher (89.9 vs 64.4 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 Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center and Merrymount?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Quincy in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center: 261. Merrymount: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center and Merrymount rank in Massachusetts?
Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center is 38th of 1,009 and Merrymount is 460th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).