Leicester Elementary vs Paxton Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leicester Elementary
Leicester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
467 students
Paxton Center
Paxton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
| Measure | Leicester Elementary Leicester, Massachusetts | Paxton Center Paxton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,009 | #435 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #33026 of 50,301 | #14130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 467 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | Leicester | Paxton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxton Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 38.4).
- •Paxton Center does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Paxton Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Paxton Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Leicester Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 448.
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 Leicester Elementary better than Paxton Center?
On the Success Index (US), Paxton Center ranks higher (66.0 vs 38.4 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 Leicester Elementary and Paxton Center?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Paxton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leicester Elementary: 467. Paxton Center: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leicester Elementary and Paxton Center rank in Massachusetts?
Leicester Elementary is 830th of 1,009 and Paxton Center is 435th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).