Calvin Leete School vs Walter C. Polson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin Leete School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
213 students
Walter C. Polson Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Calvin Leete School Guilford, Connecticut | Walter C. Polson Middle School Madison, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 596 | #55 of 178 |
| National rank | #838 of 50,301 | #888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 213 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| city | Guilford | Madison |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin Leete School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 84.0).
- •Calvin Leete School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Calvin Leete School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 14.1%).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.5).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 213.
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 Calvin Leete School better than Walter C. Polson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin Leete School ranks higher (89.7 vs 84.0 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 Calvin Leete School and Walter C. Polson Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Guilford and Madison in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin Leete School: 213. Walter C. Polson Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin Leete School and Walter C. Polson Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Calvin Leete School is 66th of 596 and Walter C. Polson Middle School is 55th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).