Connolly Middle School vs Flora Thew Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connolly Middle School
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Flora Thew Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Connolly Middle School Tempe, Arizona | Flora Thew Elementary School Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 203 | #829 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #10919 of 15,369 | #42286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 923 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connolly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 24.0).
- •Connolly Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Connolly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Flora Thew Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Connolly Middle School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 501.
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 Connolly Middle School better than Flora Thew Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Connolly Middle School ranks higher (34.7 vs 24.0 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 Connolly Middle School and Flora Thew Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connolly Middle School: 923. Flora Thew Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connolly Middle School and Flora Thew Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Connolly Middle School is 83rd of 203 and Flora Thew Elementary School is 829th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).