Bowers School vs Illing Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 368 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Illing Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
| Measure | Bowers School Manchester, Connecticut | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 596 | #154 of 178 |
| National rank | #26139 of 50,301 | #10526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 376 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowers School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 36.6).
- •Bowers School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Bowers School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 67%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.1).
- •Illing Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 376.
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 Bowers School better than Illing Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowers School ranks higher (48.5 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 Bowers School and Illing Middle School?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers School: 376. Illing Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers School and Illing Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bowers School is 418th of 596 and Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).