Plymouth River vs Trotter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth River
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Trotter Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
| Measure | Plymouth River Hingham, Massachusetts | Trotter Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,009 | #903 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #922 of 50,301 | #38053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 25% |
| city | Hingham | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 30.8).
- •Plymouth River does better on math proficiency (74% vs 25%).
- •Plymouth River does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 31%).
- •Trotter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
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 Plymouth River better than Trotter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth River ranks higher (89.4 vs 30.8 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 Plymouth River and Trotter Elementary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Hingham and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth River: 352. Trotter Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth River and Trotter Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Plymouth River is 47th of 1,009 and Trotter Elementary School is 903rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).