Bristow Middle School vs Classical Magnet 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.
Bristow Middle School
West Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
Classical Magnet School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
438 students
| Measure | Bristow Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut | Classical Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 178 | #156 of 180 |
| National rank | #1110 of 15,369 | #13992 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 326 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 14% |
| city | West Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bristow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 26.9).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 14%).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 77.4%).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Classical Magnet School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 326.
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 Bristow Middle School better than Classical Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Bristow Middle School ranks higher (82.5 vs 26.9 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 Bristow Middle School and Classical Magnet School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristow Middle School: 326. Classical Magnet School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristow Middle School and Classical Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Bristow Middle School is 63rd of 178 and Classical Magnet School is 156th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).