Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
Smith Middle School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
| Measure | Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School East Hartford, Connecticut | Smith Middle School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #399 of 596 | #31 of 178 |
| National rank | #24119 of 50,301 | #402 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 71% |
| city | East Hartford | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 51.5).
- •Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 43%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 57.6%).
- •Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Smith Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 519.
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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle School ranks higher (88.6 vs 51.5 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 Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School and Smith Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School: 519. Smith Middle School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School and Smith Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell School is 399th of 596 and Smith Middle School is 31st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).