McDonough Middle School vs Parkville Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonough Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
Parkville Community School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | McDonough Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Parkville Community School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 178 | #531 of 596 |
| National rank | #13830 of 15,369 | #41660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkville Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 19.7).
- •Parkville Community School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •McDonough Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Parkville Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 80.7%).
- •Parkville Community School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •Parkville Community School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 301.
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 McDonough Middle School better than Parkville Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkville Community School ranks higher (25.1 vs 19.7 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 McDonough Middle School and Parkville Community School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonough Middle School: 301. Parkville Community School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonough Middle School and Parkville Community School rank in Connecticut?
McDonough Middle School is 173rd of 178 and Parkville Community School is 531st of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).