Brownstone Intermediate School vs Portland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownstone Intermediate School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
217 students
Portland Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
214 students
| Measure | Brownstone Intermediate School Portland, Connecticut | Portland Middle School Portland, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #88 of 178 | #62 of 178 |
| National rank | #2402 of 15,369 | #1105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 217 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 74.7).
- •Portland Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Portland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Brownstone Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 32.7%).
- •Portland Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Brownstone Intermediate School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 214.
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 Brownstone Intermediate School better than Portland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portland Middle School ranks higher (82.6 vs 74.7 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 Brownstone Intermediate School and Portland Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstone Intermediate School: 217. Portland Middle School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstone Intermediate School and Portland Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Brownstone Intermediate School is 88th of 178 and Portland Middle School is 62nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).