John Breen School vs Thomson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km 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
Thomson
North Andover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
294 students
| Measure | John Breen School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Thomson North Andover, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,009 | #414 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1390 of 50,301 | #13115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 262 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Lawrence | North Andover |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Breen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 67.5).
- •John Breen School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.3).
- •Thomson is the larger school with 294 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 Thomson?
On the Success Index (US), John Breen School ranks higher (87.7 vs 67.5 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 John Breen School and Thomson?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and North Andover in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Breen School: 262. Thomson: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Breen School and Thomson rank in Massachusetts?
John Breen School is 66th of 1,009 and Thomson is 414th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).