Major Edwards Elementary vs Norrback Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Major Edwards Elementary
West Boylston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Norrback Avenue
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students
| Measure | Major Edwards Elementary West Boylston, Massachusetts | Norrback Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 1,009 | #768 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11171 of 50,301 | #29897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 462 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | West Boylston | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major Edwards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 43.1).
- •Major Edwards Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Major Edwards Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Norrback Avenue does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •Norrback Avenue is the larger school with 504 students compared with 462.
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 Major Edwards Elementary better than Norrback Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Major Edwards Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 43.1 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 Major Edwards Elementary and Norrback Avenue?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between West Boylston and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Major Edwards Elementary: 462. Norrback Avenue: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Major Edwards Elementary and Norrback Avenue rank in Massachusetts?
Major Edwards Elementary is 364th of 1,009 and Norrback Avenue is 768th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).