Gideon Welles School vs Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gideon Welles School
Glastonbury · Public middle · Grades 5–6
551 students
Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School
Glastonbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Gideon Welles School Glastonbury, Connecticut | Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 178 | #414 of 596 |
| National rank | #238 of 15,369 | #25811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 37% |
| city | Glastonbury | Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gideon Welles School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 49.0).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 63.6%).
- •Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Gideon Welles School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 456.
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 Gideon Welles School better than Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Gideon Welles School ranks higher (90.8 vs 49.0 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 Gideon Welles School and Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Glastonbury and Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Welles School: 551. Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Welles School and Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Gideon Welles School is 20th of 178 and Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School is 414th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).