Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper vs Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Dorchester · Public other · Grades 2–12
631 students
Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
528 students
| Measure | Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper Dorchester, Massachusetts | Shaw-Taylor Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #833 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #33392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 631 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 15% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper does better on math proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Shaw-Taylor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 40%).
- •Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.4).
- •Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is the larger school with 631 students compared with 528.
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 Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper better than Shaw-Taylor Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper: 631. Shaw-Taylor Elementary School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper is unranked and Shaw-Taylor Elementary School is 833rd of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).