Bristow Middle School vs Sedgwick Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.6 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
Sedgwick Middle School
West Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
| Measure | Bristow Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut | Sedgwick Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 178 | #84 of 178 |
| National rank | #1110 of 15,369 | #2104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bristow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 76.4).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 32.5%).
- •Sedgwick Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.6).
- •Sedgwick Middle School is the larger school with 874 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 Sedgwick Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bristow Middle School ranks higher (82.5 vs 76.4 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 Sedgwick Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristow Middle School: 326. Sedgwick Middle School: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristow Middle School and Sedgwick Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bristow Middle School is 63rd of 178 and Sedgwick Middle School is 84th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).