Gaffney Elementary School vs Slade Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaffney Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Slade Middle School
New Britian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Gaffney Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut | Slade Middle School New Britian, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 596 | #176 of 178 |
| National rank | #44648 of 50,301 | #14323 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 4% |
| city | New Britain | New Britian |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaffney Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 16.7).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Gaffney Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 75.8%).
- •Slade Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Slade Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 438.
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 Gaffney Elementary School better than Slade Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaffney Elementary School ranks higher (20.3 vs 16.7 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 Gaffney Elementary School and Slade Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britian in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaffney Elementary School: 438. Slade Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaffney Elementary School and Slade Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Gaffney Elementary School is 555th of 596 and Slade Middle School is 176th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).