John A Bishop vs M Norcross Stratton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A Bishop
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
M Norcross Stratton
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
| Measure | John A Bishop Arlington, Massachusetts | M Norcross Stratton Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 1,009 | #215 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4490 of 50,301 | #5496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 375 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A Bishop scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 79.1).
- •John A Bishop does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •M Norcross Stratton does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
- •M Norcross Stratton is the larger school with 448 students compared with 375.
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 John A Bishop better than M Norcross Stratton?
On the Success Index (US), John A Bishop ranks higher (80.9 vs 79.1 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 John A Bishop and M Norcross Stratton?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A Bishop: 375. M Norcross Stratton: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A Bishop and M Norcross Stratton rank in Massachusetts?
John A Bishop is 186th of 1,009 and M Norcross Stratton is 215th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).