Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School vs McDonough Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
McDonough Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
| Measure | Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School Hartford, Connecticut | McDonough Middle School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 596 | #173 of 178 |
| National rank | #36496 of 50,301 | #13830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 19.7).
- •Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 80.7%).
- •McDonough Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.6).
- •Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 301.
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 Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School better than McDonough Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School ranks higher (33.1 vs 19.7 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 Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School and McDonough Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School: 547. McDonough Middle School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School and McDonough Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School is 498th of 596 and McDonough Middle School is 173rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).