MacDonough School vs Valley View School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.9 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
Valley View School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
219 students
| Measure | MacDonough School Middletown, Connecticut | Valley View School Portland, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #430 of 596 | #167 of 596 |
| National rank | #27304 of 50,301 | #4181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 218 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Middletown | Portland |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 46.8).
- •Valley View School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 72.5%).
- •Valley View School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Valley View School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 218.
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 Valley View School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View School ranks higher (81.5 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 Valley View School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Portland in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacDonough School: 218. Valley View School: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacDonough School and Valley View School rank in Connecticut?
MacDonough School is 430th of 596 and Valley View School is 167th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).