Burr Middle School vs Silas Deane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
Silas Deane Middle School
Wethersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
| Measure | Burr Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Silas Deane Middle School Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 178 | #81 of 178 |
| National rank | #14535 of 15,369 | #1917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 59% |
| city | Hartford | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Deane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 15.2).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 10%).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Silas Deane Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 259.
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 Burr Middle School better than Silas Deane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Deane Middle School ranks higher (77.5 vs 15.2 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 Burr Middle School and Silas Deane Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Middle School: 259. Silas Deane Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Middle School and Silas Deane Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Burr Middle School is 178th of 178 and Silas Deane Middle School is 81st of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).