Brooklyn Middle School vs Shepard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
392 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Middle School Brooklyn, Connecticut | Shepard Hill Elementary School Plainfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 178 | #400 of 596 |
| National rank | #2336 of 15,369 | #24160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 373 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Brooklyn | Plainfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 51.5).
- •Brooklyn Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Brooklyn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Brooklyn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Brooklyn Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Shepard Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 373.
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 Brooklyn Middle School better than Shepard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn Middle School ranks higher (75.1 vs 51.5 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 Brooklyn Middle School and Shepard Hill Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Plainfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Middle School: 373. Shepard Hill Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Middle School and Shepard Hill Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Brooklyn Middle School is 87th of 178 and Shepard Hill Elementary School is 400th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).