Shawsheen Elementary vs Thomas Ditson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shawsheen Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
304 students
Thomas Ditson
Billerica · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Shawsheen Elementary Wilmington, Massachusetts | Thomas Ditson Billerica, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 1,009 | #591 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #13236 of 50,301 | #20367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 304 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Wilmington | Billerica |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawsheen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 56.9).
- •Shawsheen Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Thomas Ditson does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Shawsheen Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.9).
- •Thomas Ditson is the larger school with 542 students compared with 304.
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 Shawsheen Elementary better than Thomas Ditson?
On the Success Index (US), Shawsheen Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 56.9 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 Shawsheen Elementary and Thomas Ditson?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Billerica in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shawsheen Elementary: 304. Thomas Ditson: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shawsheen Elementary and Thomas Ditson rank in Massachusetts?
Shawsheen Elementary is 416th of 1,009 and Thomas Ditson is 591st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).