Frederick Harris vs Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Harris
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
| Measure | Frederick Harris Springfield, Massachusetts | Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,009 | #712 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #31131 of 50,301 | #26751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 570 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 41.2).
- •Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Frederick Harris is the larger school with 570 students compared with 304.
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 Frederick Harris better than Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School ranks higher (47.6 vs 41.2 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 Frederick Harris and Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Harris: 570. Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Harris and Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School rank in Massachusetts?
Frederick Harris is 790th of 1,009 and Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is 712th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).