James Russell Lowell vs Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary
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.
James Russell Lowell
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,023 students
| Measure | James Russell Lowell Watertown, Massachusetts | Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary Belmont, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #246 of 1,009 | #33 of 300 |
| National rank | #6588 of 50,301 | #425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 422 | 1,023 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 1,023 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Watertown | Belmont |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 77.2).
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •James Russell Lowell does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.8).
- •Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary is the larger school with 1,023 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 James Russell Lowell better than Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 77.2 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 James Russell Lowell and Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Belmont in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Russell Lowell: 422. Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary: 1,023. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Russell Lowell and Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
James Russell Lowell is 246th of 1,009 and Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary is 33rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).