MacDonough School vs Moody School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacDonough School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Moody School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
| Measure | MacDonough School Middletown, Connecticut | Moody School Middletown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #430 of 596 | #146 of 596 |
| National rank | #27304 of 50,301 | #3183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 218 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Middletown | Middletown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moody School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 46.8).
- •Moody School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Moody School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Moody School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 72.5%).
- •Moody School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •MacDonough School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 212.
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 MacDonough School better than Moody School?
On the Success Index (US), Moody School ranks higher (83.4 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 MacDonough School and Moody School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Middletown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonough School: 218. Moody School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonough School and Moody School rank in Connecticut?
MacDonough School is 430th of 596 and Moody School is 146th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).