Florida Ruffin Ridley School vs Pierce
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
857 students
Pierce
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades K–8
592 students
| Measure | Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline, Massachusetts | Pierce Brookline, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #293 of 1,009 | #101 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8386 of 50,301 | #2064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 857 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 75% |
| city | Brookline | Brookline |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 74.3).
- •Pierce does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Pierce does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Pierce does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Florida Ruffin Ridley School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 592.
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 Florida Ruffin Ridley School better than Pierce?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce ranks higher (85.9 vs 74.3 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 Florida Ruffin Ridley School and Pierce?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Brookline in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School: 857. Pierce: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida Ruffin Ridley School and Pierce rank in Massachusetts?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 293rd of 1,009 and Pierce is 101st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).