Buttonball Lane School vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttonball Lane School
Glastonbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Smith Middle School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
| Measure | Buttonball Lane School Glastonbury, Connecticut | Smith Middle School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #102 of 596 | #31 of 178 |
| National rank | #1350 of 50,301 | #402 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| city | Glastonbury | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.8 vs 88.6).
- •Buttonball Lane School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 15.4%).
- •Buttonball Lane School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Smith Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 461.
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 Buttonball Lane School better than Smith Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buttonball Lane School and Smith Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Glastonbury and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buttonball Lane School: 461. Smith Middle School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buttonball Lane School and Smith Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Buttonball Lane School is 102nd of 596 and Smith Middle School is 31st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).