Benjamin Jepson Magnet School vs Joseph Melillo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
483 students
Joseph Melillo Middle School
East Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Joseph Melillo Middle School East Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 596 | #145 of 178 |
| National rank | #39246 of 50,301 | #9206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 483 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 26% |
| city | New Haven | East Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Melillo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 28.9).
- •Joseph Melillo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Joseph Melillo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 77.2%).
- •Joseph Melillo Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.6).
- •Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 461.
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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School better than Joseph Melillo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Melillo Middle School ranks higher (42.8 vs 28.9 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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Joseph Melillo Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Haven and East Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School: 483. Joseph Melillo Middle School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Joseph Melillo Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 518th of 596 and Joseph Melillo Middle School is 145th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).