Hayden/McFadden vs John Avery Parker
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.
Hayden/McFadden
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
John Avery Parker
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Hayden/McFadden New Bedford, Massachusetts | John Avery Parker New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,009 | #714 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43452 of 50,301 | #26816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 748 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Avery Parker scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 22.2).
- •John Avery Parker does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •John Avery Parker does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Hayden/McFadden is the larger school with 748 students compared with 289.
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 Hayden/McFadden better than John Avery Parker?
On the Success Index (US), John Avery Parker ranks higher (47.5 vs 22.2 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 Hayden/McFadden and John Avery Parker?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayden/McFadden: 748. John Avery Parker: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayden/McFadden and John Avery Parker rank in Massachusetts?
Hayden/McFadden is 969th of 1,009 and John Avery Parker is 714th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).