Philbrick Elementary School vs Sumner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 753 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philbrick Elementary School
Roslindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
131 students
Sumner Elementary School
Roslindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
576 students
| Measure | Philbrick Elementary School Roslindale, Massachusetts | Sumner Elementary School Roslindale, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,009 | #805 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #37573 of 50,301 | #31764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 131 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Roslindale | Roslindale |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 31.5).
- •Philbrick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Sumner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Philbrick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.5).
- •Sumner Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 131.
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 Philbrick Elementary School better than Sumner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sumner Elementary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 31.5 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 Philbrick Elementary School and Sumner Elementary School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Roslindale and Roslindale in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philbrick Elementary School: 131. Sumner Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philbrick Elementary School and Sumner Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Philbrick Elementary School is 894th of 1,009 and Sumner Elementary School is 805th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).