City Hill Middle School vs John Wallace Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Hill Middle School
Naugatuck · Public middle · Grades 7–8
614 students
John Wallace Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
610 students
| Measure | City Hill Middle School Naugatuck, Connecticut | John Wallace Middle School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 178 | #107 of 178 |
| National rank | #6774 of 15,369 | #4322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 614 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Naugatuck | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wallace Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 54.0).
- •John Wallace Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •John Wallace Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 58.8%).
- •City Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •City Hill Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 610.
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 City Hill Middle School better than John Wallace Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wallace Middle School ranks higher (65.3 vs 54.0 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 City Hill Middle School and John Wallace Middle School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Naugatuck and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Hill Middle School: 614. John Wallace Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Hill Middle School and John Wallace Middle School rank in Connecticut?
City Hill Middle School is 126th of 178 and John Wallace Middle School is 107th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).