Peirce vs Thorndyke Road
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peirce
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Thorndyke Road
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Peirce Arlington, Massachusetts | Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,009 | #716 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12089 of 50,301 | #26929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 318 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Arlington | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peirce scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 47.4).
- •Peirce does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Peirce does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Peirce does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Thorndyke Road is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 Peirce better than Thorndyke Road?
On the Success Index (US), Peirce ranks higher (68.9 vs 47.4 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 Peirce and Thorndyke Road?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peirce: 318. Thorndyke Road: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peirce and Thorndyke Road rank in Massachusetts?
Peirce is 387th of 1,009 and Thorndyke Road is 716th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).