Essex Elementary vs West Parish
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
West Parish
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary Essex, Massachusetts | West Parish Gloucester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,009 | #385 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4821 of 50,301 | #11975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 215 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Essex | Gloucester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 69.1).
- •Essex Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Essex Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.2).
- •West Parish is the larger school with 382 students compared with 215.
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 Essex Elementary better than West Parish?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 69.1 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 Essex Elementary and West Parish?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Essex and Gloucester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary: 215. West Parish: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary and West Parish rank in Massachusetts?
Essex Elementary is 192nd of 1,009 and West Parish is 385th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).