Bethel Middle School vs Illing Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle School
Bethel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Illing Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle School Bethel, Connecticut | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 178 | #154 of 178 |
| National rank | #1888 of 15,369 | #10526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 758 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 20% |
| city | Bethel | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 36.6).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 20%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •Bethel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 58.5%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.1).
- •Illing Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 758.
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 Bethel Middle School better than Illing Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Middle School ranks higher (77.6 vs 36.6 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 Bethel Middle School and Illing Middle School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle School: 758. Illing Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle School and Illing Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bethel Middle School is 80th of 178 and Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).