Paxton Center vs West Tatnuck
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxton Center
Paxton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
West Tatnuck
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
| Measure | Paxton Center Paxton, Massachusetts | West Tatnuck Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #435 of 1,009 | #226 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #14130 of 50,301 | #5933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 448 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| city | Paxton | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Tatnuck scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 66.0).
- •West Tatnuck does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •West Tatnuck does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Paxton Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Paxton Center is the larger school with 448 students compared with 343.
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 Paxton Center better than West Tatnuck?
On the Success Index (US), West Tatnuck ranks higher (78.4 vs 66.0 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 Paxton Center and West Tatnuck?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Paxton and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paxton Center: 448. West Tatnuck: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paxton Center and West Tatnuck rank in Massachusetts?
Paxton Center is 435th of 1,009 and West Tatnuck is 226th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).