John Breen School vs Spark Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 124 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Breen School
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
262 students
Spark Academy
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | John Breen School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Spark Academy Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,009 | #241 of 300 |
| National rank | #1390 of 50,301 | #10119 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 262 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Breen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 38.7).
- •Spark Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.1).
- •Spark Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 262.
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 Breen School better than Spark Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John Breen School ranks higher (87.7 vs 38.7 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 Breen School and Spark Academy?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Breen School: 262. Spark Academy: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Breen School and Spark Academy rank in Massachusetts?
John Breen School is 66th of 1,009 and Spark Academy is 241st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).