McKay Elementary School vs South Street Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKay Elementary School
Fitchburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
754 students
South Street Early Learning Center
Fitchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
570 students
| Measure | McKay Elementary School Fitchburg, Massachusetts | South Street Early Learning Center Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,009 | #713 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #41650 of 50,301 | #26768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 754 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 40% |
| city | Fitchburg | Fitchburg |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Street Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 25.1).
- •South Street Early Learning Center does better on math proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •South Street Early Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •McKay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •McKay Elementary School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 570.
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 McKay Elementary School better than South Street Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), South Street Early Learning Center ranks higher (47.6 vs 25.1 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 McKay Elementary School and South Street Early Learning Center?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fitchburg and Fitchburg in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKay Elementary School: 754. South Street Early Learning Center: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKay Elementary School and South Street Early Learning Center rank in Massachusetts?
McKay Elementary School is 946th of 1,009 and South Street Early Learning Center is 713th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).