Hosmer vs Underwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hosmer
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
758 students
Underwood
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Hosmer Watertown, Massachusetts | Underwood Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,009 | #170 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15105 of 50,301 | #4026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 758 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Watertown | Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 64.5).
- •Underwood does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Underwood does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Hosmer does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.5).
- •Hosmer is the larger school with 758 students compared with 253.
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 Underwood?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood ranks higher (81.8 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 Underwood?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hosmer: 758. Underwood: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hosmer and Underwood rank in Massachusetts?
Hosmer is 455th of 1,009 and Underwood is 170th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).