Major Howard W. Beal School vs Walter J. Paton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Major Howard W. Beal School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
623 students
Walter J. Paton School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
269 students
| Measure | Major Howard W. Beal School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #353 of 1,009 | #105 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10736 of 50,301 | #2110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 623 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter J. Paton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 70.8).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Major Howard W. Beal School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 269.
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 Howard W. Beal School better than Walter J. Paton School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter J. Paton School ranks higher (85.8 vs 70.8 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 Major Howard W. Beal School and Walter J. Paton School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Major Howard W. Beal School: 623. Walter J. Paton School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Major Howard W. Beal School and Walter J. Paton School rank in Massachusetts?
Major Howard W. Beal School is 353rd of 1,009 and Walter J. Paton School is 105th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).