Bugbee School vs King Philip Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bugbee School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
King Philip Middle School
West Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
| Measure | Bugbee School West Hartford, Connecticut | King Philip Middle School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #52 of 596 | #52 of 178 |
| National rank | #584 of 50,301 | #833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | West Hartford | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bugbee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 84.4).
- •Bugbee School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Bugbee School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Bugbee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 27%).
- •King Philip Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •King Philip Middle School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 343.
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 Bugbee School better than King Philip Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bugbee School ranks higher (91.0 vs 84.4 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 Bugbee School and King Philip Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Hartford and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bugbee School: 343. King Philip Middle School: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bugbee School and King Philip Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bugbee School is 52nd of 596 and King Philip Middle School is 52nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).