John Eliot vs Joseph E Fiske
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Eliot
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Joseph E Fiske
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | John Eliot Needham, Massachusetts | Joseph E Fiske Wellesley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,009 | #17 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10944 of 50,301 | #434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| city | Needham | Wellesley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph E Fiske scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 70.5).
- •Joseph E Fiske does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Joseph E Fiske does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Joseph E Fiske does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •John Eliot is the larger school with 397 students compared with 278.
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 Eliot better than Joseph E Fiske?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph E Fiske ranks higher (91.8 vs 70.5 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 Eliot and Joseph E Fiske?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Needham and Wellesley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Eliot: 397. Joseph E Fiske: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Eliot and Joseph E Fiske rank in Massachusetts?
John Eliot is 358th of 1,009 and Joseph E Fiske is 17th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).