Gardner Pilot Academy vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Pilot Academy
Allston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Gardner Pilot Academy Allston, Massachusetts | Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #922 of 1,009 | #203 of 300 |
| National rank | #39459 of 50,301 | #7319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 364 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | Allston | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 28.6).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 25%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Gardner Pilot Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 283.
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 Gardner Pilot Academy better than Putnam Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Avenue Upper School ranks higher (51.5 vs 28.6 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 Gardner Pilot Academy and Putnam Avenue Upper School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Allston and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Pilot Academy: 364. Putnam Avenue Upper School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Pilot Academy and Putnam Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Gardner Pilot Academy is 922nd of 1,009 and Putnam Avenue Upper School is 203rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).