Chippens Hill Middle School vs Silas Deane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippens Hill Middle School
Bristol · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Silas Deane Middle School
Wethersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
| Measure | Chippens Hill Middle School Bristol, Connecticut | Silas Deane Middle School Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 178 | #81 of 178 |
| National rank | #8090 of 15,369 | #1917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 545 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Bristol | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Deane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 47.9).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 60.2%).
- •Chippens Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
- •Silas Deane Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 545.
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 Chippens Hill Middle School better than Silas Deane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Deane Middle School ranks higher (77.5 vs 47.9 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 Chippens Hill Middle School and Silas Deane Middle School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippens Hill Middle School: 545. Silas Deane Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippens Hill Middle School and Silas Deane Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Chippens Hill Middle School is 138th of 178 and Silas Deane Middle School is 81st of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).