Hardy vs West Somerville Neighborhood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
West Somerville Neighborhood
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
| Measure | Hardy Arlington, Massachusetts | West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 1,009 | #662 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6087 of 50,301 | #24014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 382 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| city | Arlington | Somerville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 51.7).
- •Hardy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Hardy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •Hardy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •West Somerville Neighborhood is the larger school with 397 students compared with 382.
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 Hardy better than West Somerville Neighborhood?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy ranks higher (78.1 vs 51.7 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 Hardy and West Somerville Neighborhood?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Somerville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy: 382. West Somerville Neighborhood: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy and West Somerville Neighborhood rank in Massachusetts?
Hardy is 231st of 1,009 and West Somerville Neighborhood is 662nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).