Lt Peter M Hansen vs Thompson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lt Peter M Hansen
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Thompson
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
| Measure | Lt Peter M Hansen Canton, Massachusetts | Thompson Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #368 of 1,009 | #199 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11392 of 50,301 | #5100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Canton | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 69.9).
- •Thompson does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Thompson does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Lt Peter M Hansen is the larger school with 538 students compared with 537.
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 Lt Peter M Hansen better than Thompson?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson ranks higher (79.8 vs 69.9 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 Lt Peter M Hansen and Thompson?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Canton and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lt Peter M Hansen: 538. Thompson: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lt Peter M Hansen and Thompson rank in Massachusetts?
Lt Peter M Hansen is 368th of 1,009 and Thompson is 199th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).