Chamberlain Elementary School vs John Wallace Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chamberlain Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
John Wallace Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
610 students
| Measure | Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut | John Wallace Middle School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 596 | #107 of 178 |
| National rank | #43372 of 50,301 | #4322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 402 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 45% |
| city | New Britain | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wallace Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 22.3).
- •John Wallace Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 9%).
- •John Wallace Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •John Wallace Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 79.4%).
- •Chamberlain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •John Wallace Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 402.
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 Chamberlain Elementary School better than John Wallace Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wallace Middle School ranks higher (65.3 vs 22.3 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 Chamberlain Elementary School and John Wallace Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Britain and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chamberlain Elementary School: 402. John Wallace Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chamberlain Elementary School and John Wallace Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Chamberlain Elementary School is 546th of 596 and John Wallace Middle School is 107th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).