Calf Pen Meadow School vs Harborside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calf Pen Meadow School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students
Harborside Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
| Measure | Calf Pen Meadow School Milford, Connecticut | Harborside Middle School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #267 of 596 | #51 of 178 |
| National rank | #10364 of 50,301 | #831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 269 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harborside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 71.3).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Calf Pen Meadow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 28%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Harborside Middle School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 269.
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 Calf Pen Meadow School better than Harborside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harborside Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 71.3 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 Calf Pen Meadow School and Harborside Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calf Pen Meadow School: 269. Harborside Middle School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calf Pen Meadow School and Harborside Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Calf Pen Meadow School is 267th of 596 and Harborside Middle School is 51st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).