Lafayette School vs Salemwood
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.
Lafayette School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–8
998 students
Salemwood
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Lafayette School Everett, Massachusetts | Salemwood Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #825 of 1,009 | #820 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32754 of 50,301 | #32583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 998 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Everett | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.8 vs 39.1).
- •Salemwood does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Lafayette School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Salemwood is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 998.
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 Salemwood?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lafayette School and Salemwood?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Everett and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette School: 998. Salemwood: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette School and Salemwood rank in Massachusetts?
Lafayette School is 825th of 1,009 and Salemwood is 820th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).