B. W. Tinker School vs West Side Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 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
West Side Middle School
Waterbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
| Measure | B. W. Tinker School Waterbury, Connecticut | West Side Middle School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 596 | #171 of 178 |
| National rank | #42406 of 50,301 | #13241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 9% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.8 vs 23.0).
- •B. W. Tinker School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 9%).
- •B. W. Tinker School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •B. W. Tinker School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 82.2%).
- •West Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.1).
- •West Side Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 578.
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 West Side 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 B. W. Tinker School and West Side Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. W. Tinker School: 578. West Side Middle School: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. W. Tinker School and West Side Middle School rank in Connecticut?
B. W. Tinker School is 535th of 596 and West Side Middle School is 171st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).