B. W. Tinker School vs Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. W. Tinker School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Memorial Middle School
Middlebury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students
| Measure | B. W. Tinker School Waterbury, Connecticut | Memorial Middle School Middlebury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #535 of 596 | #41 of 178 |
| National rank | #42406 of 50,301 | #614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 63% |
| city | Waterbury | Middlebury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 23.8).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 24%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 74.7%).
- •Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •B. W. Tinker School is the larger school with 578 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 B. W. Tinker School better than Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle School ranks higher (86.3 vs 23.8 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 B. W. Tinker School and Memorial Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Middlebury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. W. Tinker School: 578. Memorial Middle School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. W. Tinker School and Memorial Middle School rank in Connecticut?
B. W. Tinker School is 535th of 596 and Memorial Middle School is 41st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).