Hosmer vs James Russell Lowell
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hosmer
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
758 students
James Russell Lowell
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Hosmer Watertown, Massachusetts | James Russell Lowell Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,009 | #246 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15105 of 50,301 | #6588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Russell Lowell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 64.5).
- •James Russell Lowell does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •James Russell Lowell does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •James Russell Lowell does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.8).
- •Hosmer is the larger school with 758 students compared with 422.
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 Hosmer better than James Russell Lowell?
On the Success Index (US), James Russell Lowell ranks higher (77.2 vs 64.5 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 Hosmer and James Russell Lowell?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hosmer: 758. James Russell Lowell: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hosmer and James Russell Lowell rank in Massachusetts?
Hosmer is 455th of 1,009 and James Russell Lowell is 246th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).