Mary Rowlandson Elementary vs Mather Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Rowlandson Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Mather Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
| Measure | Mary Rowlandson Elementary Lancaster, Massachusetts | Mather Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,009 | #775 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12596 of 50,301 | #30376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 473 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Lancaster | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Rowlandson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 42.4).
- •Mary Rowlandson Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Mary Rowlandson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •Mather Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
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 Mary Rowlandson Elementary better than Mather Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Rowlandson Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 42.4 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 Mary Rowlandson Elementary and Mather Elementary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Rowlandson Elementary: 473. Mather Elementary School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Rowlandson Elementary and Mather Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Mary Rowlandson Elementary is 402nd of 1,009 and Mather Elementary School is 775th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).