Doolittle School vs Long River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doolittle School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
Long River Middle School
Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Doolittle School Cheshire, Connecticut | Long River Middle School Prospect, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #129 of 596 | #73 of 178 |
| National rank | #2513 of 50,301 | #1347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| city | Cheshire | Prospect |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doolittle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 80.9).
- •Doolittle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Doolittle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Doolittle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 29.7%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Doolittle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 434.
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 Doolittle School better than Long River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Doolittle School ranks higher (84.8 vs 80.9 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 Doolittle School and Long River Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Prospect in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doolittle School: 529. Long River Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doolittle School and Long River Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Doolittle School is 129th of 596 and Long River Middle School is 73rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).