Ansonia Middle School vs Derby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ansonia Middle School
Ansonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Derby Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | Ansonia Middle School Ansonia, Connecticut | Derby Middle School Derby, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 178 | #162 of 178 |
| National rank | #11487 of 15,369 | #11916 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| city | Ansonia | Derby |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ansonia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 30.0).
- •Ansonia Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Ansonia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 64.1%).
- •Derby Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Ansonia Middle School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 300.
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 Ansonia Middle School better than Derby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ansonia Middle School ranks higher (32.1 vs 30.0 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 Ansonia Middle School and Derby Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ansonia and Derby in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ansonia Middle School: 560. Derby Middle School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ansonia Middle School and Derby Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Ansonia Middle School is 160th of 178 and Derby Middle School is 162nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).