J Turner Hood vs L D Batchelder
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Turner Hood
North Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
L D Batchelder
North Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | J Turner Hood North Reading, Massachusetts | L D Batchelder North Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,009 | #84 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1508 of 50,301 | #1675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| city | North Reading | North Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.4 vs 86.9).
- •L D Batchelder does better on math proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •L D Batchelder does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •J Turner Hood does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •L D Batchelder is the larger school with 462 students compared with 416.
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 J Turner Hood better than L D Batchelder?
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 J Turner Hood and L D Batchelder?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between North Reading and North Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Turner Hood: 416. L D Batchelder: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Turner Hood and L D Batchelder rank in Massachusetts?
J Turner Hood is 74th of 1,009 and L D Batchelder is 84th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).