Gideon Welles School vs Hopewell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 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
Hopewell School
South Glastonbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
458 students
| Measure | Gideon Welles School Glastonbury, Connecticut | Hopewell School South Glastonbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 178 | #56 of 596 |
| National rank | #238 of 15,369 | #715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 551 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| city | Glastonbury | South Glastonbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.8 vs 90.3).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Hopewell School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Hopewell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 13.2%).
- •Gideon Welles School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Gideon Welles School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 458.
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 Hopewell School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gideon Welles School and Hopewell School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glastonbury and South Glastonbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Welles School: 551. Hopewell School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Welles School and Hopewell School rank in Connecticut?
Gideon Welles School is 20th of 178 and Hopewell School is 56th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).