Dodd Middle School vs Doolittle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodd Middle School
Cheshire · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students
Doolittle School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
| Measure | Dodd Middle School Cheshire, Connecticut | Doolittle School Cheshire, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 178 | #129 of 596 |
| National rank | #368 of 15,369 | #2513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 660 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Cheshire | Cheshire |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 84.8).
- •Doolittle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 19.3%).
- •Dodd Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Dodd Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 529.
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 Dodd Middle School better than Doolittle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodd Middle School ranks higher (88.9 vs 84.8 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 Dodd Middle School and Doolittle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Cheshire in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodd Middle School: 660. Doolittle School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodd Middle School and Doolittle School rank in Connecticut?
Dodd Middle School is 26th of 178 and Doolittle School is 129th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).