Brownstone Intermediate School vs MacDonough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownstone Intermediate School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
217 students
MacDonough School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
| Measure | Brownstone Intermediate School Portland, Connecticut | MacDonough School Middletown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 178 | #430 of 596 |
| National rank | #2402 of 15,369 | #27304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 217 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Portland | Middletown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownstone Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 46.8).
- •Brownstone Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Brownstone Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Brownstone Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 72.5%).
- •Brownstone Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •MacDonough School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 217.
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 Brownstone Intermediate School better than MacDonough School?
On the Success Index (US), Brownstone Intermediate School ranks higher (74.7 vs 46.8 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 Brownstone Intermediate School and MacDonough School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Portland and Middletown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstone Intermediate School: 217. MacDonough School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstone Intermediate School and MacDonough School rank in Connecticut?
Brownstone Intermediate School is 88th of 178 and MacDonough School is 430th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).