Bristow Middle School vs Whiting Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 892 m 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
Whiting Lane School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Bristow Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut | Whiting Lane School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #63 of 178 | #121 of 596 |
| National rank | #1110 of 15,369 | #2386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whiting Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 82.5).
- •Whiting Lane School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Whiting Lane School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Bristow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 36.4%).
- •Whiting Lane School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Whiting Lane School is the larger school with 379 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 Whiting Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Whiting Lane School ranks higher (85.2 vs 82.5 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 Whiting Lane School?
About 892 m in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bristow Middle School: 326. Whiting Lane School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bristow Middle School and Whiting Lane School rank in Connecticut?
Bristow Middle School is 63rd of 178 and Whiting Lane School is 121st of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).