Newman Elementary vs Philip G Coburn
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newman Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Philip G Coburn
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
| Measure | Newman Elementary Needham, Massachusetts | Philip G Coburn West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,009 | #883 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10403 of 50,301 | #36617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 696 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| city | Needham | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 33.0).
- •Newman Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Newman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 29%).
- •Philip G Coburn does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Philip G Coburn is the larger school with 699 students compared with 696.
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 Newman Elementary better than Philip G Coburn?
On the Success Index (US), Newman Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 33.0 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 Newman Elementary and Philip G Coburn?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Needham and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newman Elementary: 696. Philip G Coburn: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newman Elementary and Philip G Coburn rank in Massachusetts?
Newman Elementary is 343rd of 1,009 and Philip G Coburn is 883rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).