Avon Middle School vs Joseph Melillo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avon Middle School
Avon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
461 students
Joseph Melillo Middle School
East Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Avon Middle School Avon, Connecticut | Joseph Melillo Middle School East Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 178 | #145 of 178 |
| National rank | #76 of 15,369 | #9206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 461 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 26% |
| city | Avon | East Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 42.8).
- •Avon Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 26%).
- •Avon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •Avon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 65.3%).
- •Joseph Melillo Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
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 Avon Middle School better than Joseph Melillo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Avon Middle School ranks higher (94.0 vs 42.8 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 Avon Middle School and Joseph Melillo Middle School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Avon and East Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avon Middle School: 461. Joseph Melillo Middle School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avon Middle School and Joseph Melillo Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Avon Middle School is 8th of 178 and Joseph Melillo Middle School is 145th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).