Lafayette School vs Linden
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–8
998 students
Linden
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
813 students
| Measure | Lafayette School Everett, Massachusetts | Linden Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #825 of 1,009 | #567 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32754 of 50,301 | #19662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 998 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| city | Everett | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 38.8).
- •Linden does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Linden does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Lafayette School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Lafayette School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 813.
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 Lafayette School better than Linden?
On the Success Index (US), Linden ranks higher (57.9 vs 38.8 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 Lafayette School and Linden?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Everett and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette School: 998. Linden: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette School and Linden rank in Massachusetts?
Lafayette School is 825th of 1,009 and Linden is 567th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).