Mary C. Dondero Elementary School vs Portsmouth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
| Measure | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 254 | #13 of 93 |
| National rank | #322 of 50,301 | #433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 328 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 88.3).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 17.3%).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.3).
- •Portsmouth Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 328.
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 Mary C. Dondero Elementary School better than Portsmouth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 88.3 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 Mary C. Dondero Elementary School and Portsmouth Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School: 328. Portsmouth Middle School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary C. Dondero Elementary School and Portsmouth Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is 11th of 254 and Portsmouth Middle School is 13th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).