John M Tobin vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 865 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M Tobin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | John M Tobin Cambridge, Massachusetts | Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,009 | #203 of 300 |
| National rank | #759 of 50,301 | #7319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 33% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M Tobin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 51.5).
- •John M Tobin does better on math proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •John M Tobin does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.8).
- •John M Tobin is the larger school with 291 students compared with 283.
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 M Tobin better than Putnam Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), John M Tobin ranks higher (90.1 vs 51.5 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 M Tobin and Putnam Avenue Upper School?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M Tobin: 291. Putnam Avenue Upper School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M Tobin and Putnam Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
John M Tobin is 35th of 1,009 and Putnam Avenue Upper School is 203rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).