Thompson vs Benjamin G Brown
Thompson and Benjamin G Brown are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.2 out of 10. Thompson is significantly larger with 522 students, about 2.3× the size of Benjamin G Brown (225). In math proficiency, Benjamin G Brown leads at 82.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Thompson
Arlington, MA
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
522 students
Benjamin G Brown
Somerville, MA
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
225 students
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| Metric | Thompson | Benjamin G Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #263 of 1,793 | #279 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thompson | Benjamin G Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 87.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thompson | Benjamin G Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 522 | 225 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 15.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Arlington | Somerville |
| City | Arlington | Somerville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arlington (02474) | Somerville (02144) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,199 | $140,591 |
| Median Home Value | $887,000 | $987,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,157 | $2,654 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 73.8% | 75.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 11.3% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 32 min |