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Byam School vs. South Row

Should you attend Byam School or South Row? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Byam School
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South Row
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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South Row ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Byam School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Row ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
530 students
465 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Byam School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Row over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Byam School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Row.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Byam School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Row over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Byam School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chelmsford School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Row with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chelmsford School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#507 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#234 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Byam School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Row, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byam School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Row who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byam School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Row who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Byam School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Row by grade.
Kindergarten Students
115
85
Grade 1 Students
103
86
Grade 2 Students
110
93
Grade 3 Students
103
108
Grade 4 Students
99
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Byam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Row, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Byam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Row, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Byam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Row, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Byam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Row, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Byam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Row, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chelmsford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Byam School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Row, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Byam School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Row, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Byam School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Row, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chelmsford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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