Kilmer K-8 School vs Lyndon K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilmer K-8 School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
Lyndon K-8 School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
512 students
| Measure | Kilmer K-8 School West Roxbury, Massachusetts | Lyndon K-8 School West Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,009 | #575 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #13971 of 50,301 | #19795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 401 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | West Roxbury | West Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kilmer K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 57.7).
- •Kilmer K-8 School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Lyndon K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Kilmer K-8 School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Lyndon K-8 School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 401.
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 Kilmer K-8 School better than Lyndon K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Kilmer K-8 School ranks higher (66.2 vs 57.7 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 Kilmer K-8 School and Lyndon K-8 School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Roxbury and West Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kilmer K-8 School: 401. Lyndon K-8 School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kilmer K-8 School and Lyndon K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Kilmer K-8 School is 430th of 1,009 and Lyndon K-8 School is 575th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).