Head O'Meadow Elementary School vs Newtown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
Newtown Middle School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
593 students
| Measure | Head O'Meadow Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut | Newtown Middle School Newtown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 596 | #22 of 178 |
| National rank | #755 of 50,301 | #280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 327 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Newtown | Newtown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.1 vs 90.2).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 17.9%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •Newtown Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 327.
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 Head O'Meadow Elementary School better than Newtown Middle 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 Head O'Meadow Elementary School and Newtown Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head O'Meadow Elementary School: 327. Newtown Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head O'Meadow Elementary School and Newtown Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Head O'Meadow Elementary School is 60th of 596 and Newtown Middle School is 22nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).