Amity Middle School: Orange vs John Read Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amity Middle School: Orange
Orange · Public middle · Grades 7–8
380 students
John Read Middle School
Redding · Public middle · Grades 5–8
381 students
| Measure | Amity Middle School: Orange Orange, Connecticut | John Read Middle School Redding, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 178 | #15 of 178 |
| National rank | #115 of 15,369 | #131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 380 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| city | Orange | Redding |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.1 vs 92.9).
- •Amity Middle School: Orange does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Amity Middle School: Orange does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •John Read Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 16.3%).
- •John Read Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •John Read Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Amity Middle School: Orange better than John Read Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amity Middle School: Orange and John Read Middle School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Orange and Redding in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amity Middle School: Orange: 380. John Read Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amity Middle School: Orange and John Read Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Amity Middle School: Orange is 14th of 178 and John Read Middle School is 15th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).