Farm Hill School vs MacDonough School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farm Hill School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
MacDonough School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
| Measure | Farm Hill School Middletown, Connecticut | MacDonough School Middletown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 596 | #430 of 596 |
| National rank | #21149 of 50,301 | #27304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 316 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Middletown | Middletown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farm Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 46.8).
- •Farm Hill School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Farm Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Farm Hill School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Farm Hill School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 218.
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 Farm Hill School better than MacDonough School?
On the Success Index (US), Farm Hill School ranks higher (55.7 vs 46.8 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 Farm Hill School and MacDonough School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Middletown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farm Hill School: 316. MacDonough School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farm Hill School and MacDonough School rank in Connecticut?
Farm Hill School is 374th of 596 and MacDonough School is 430th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).