Chapman School vs Dodd Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
369 students
Dodd Middle School
Cheshire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students
| Measure | Chapman School Cheshire, Connecticut | Dodd Middle School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 596 | #26 of 178 |
| National rank | #932 of 50,301 | #368 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 369 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.3 vs 88.9).
- •Chapman School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Chapman School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Chapman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 18.3%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Dodd Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 369.
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 Chapman School better than Dodd 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 Chapman School and Dodd Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman School: 369. Dodd Middle School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman School and Dodd Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Chapman School is 76th of 596 and Dodd Middle School is 26th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).