Spring Street School vs Walter J. Paton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Street School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
Walter J. Paton School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
269 students
| Measure | Spring Street School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts | Walter J. Paton School Shrewsbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 1,009 | #105 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1078 of 50,301 | #2110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 304 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 85.8).
- •Spring Street School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Spring Street School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Walter J. Paton School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Spring Street School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 269.
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 Spring Street School better than Walter J. Paton School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Street School ranks higher (88.8 vs 85.8 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 Spring Street School and Walter J. Paton School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spring Street School: 304. Walter J. Paton School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spring Street School and Walter J. Paton School rank in Massachusetts?
Spring Street School is 54th of 1,009 and Walter J. Paton School is 105th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).