ACES at Chase vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACES at Chase
Waterbury · Public middle · Grades 6–9
556 students
Memorial Middle School
Middlebury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | ACES at Chase Waterbury, Connecticut | Memorial Middle School Middlebury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 178 | #41 of 178 |
| National rank | #6243 of 15,369 | #614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 63% |
| city | Waterbury | Middlebury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 56.4).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 41.7%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
- •ACES at Chase is the larger school with 556 students compared with 420.
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 ACES at Chase better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (86.3 vs 56.4 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 ACES at Chase and Memorial Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Middlebury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACES at Chase: 556. Memorial Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACES at Chase and Memorial Middle School rank in Connecticut?
ACES at Chase is 120th of 178 and Memorial Middle School is 41st of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).