Floral Street School vs Major Howard W. Beal School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floral Street School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
524 students
Major Howard W. Beal School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
623 students
| Measure | Floral Street School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | Major Howard W. Beal School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 1,009 | #353 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #912 of 50,301 | #10736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 524 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floral Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 70.8).
- •Floral Street School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Major Howard W. Beal School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 524.
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 Floral Street School better than Major Howard W. Beal School?
On the Success Index (US), Floral Street School ranks higher (89.4 vs 70.8 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 Floral Street School and Major Howard W. Beal School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floral Street School: 524. Major Howard W. Beal School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floral Street School and Major Howard W. Beal School rank in Massachusetts?
Floral Street School is 45th of 1,009 and Major Howard W. Beal School is 353rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).