Catherine M. McGee Middle School vs Mary E. Griswold 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.
Catherine M. McGee Middle School
Berlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Mary E. Griswold School
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
| Measure | Catherine M. McGee Middle School Berlin, Connecticut | Mary E. Griswold School Kensington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 178 | #230 of 596 |
| National rank | #1140 of 15,369 | #7345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 595 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| city | Berlin | Kensington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catherine M. McGee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 76.0).
- •Catherine M. McGee Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Catherine M. McGee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Catherine M. McGee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 22.8%).
- •Catherine M. McGee Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.2).
- •Catherine M. McGee Middle School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 513.
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 Catherine M. McGee Middle School better than Mary E. Griswold School?
On the Success Index (US), Catherine M. McGee Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 76.0 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 Catherine M. McGee Middle School and Mary E. Griswold School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Berlin and Kensington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine M. McGee Middle School: 595. Mary E. Griswold School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine M. McGee Middle School and Mary E. Griswold School rank in Connecticut?
Catherine M. McGee Middle School is 65th of 178 and Mary E. Griswold School is 230th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).