Connecticut IB Academy vs Sunset Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connecticut IB Academy
East Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Connecticut IB Academy East Hartford, Connecticut | Sunset Ridge Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 180 | #134 of 178 |
| National rank | #2272 of 16,910 | #7597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 200 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 31% |
| city | East Hartford | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connecticut IB Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 50.3).
- •Connecticut IB Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 31%).
- •Connecticut IB Academy does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 46%).
- •Connecticut IB Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 43.7%).
- •Connecticut IB Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 200.
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 Connecticut IB Academy better than Sunset Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Connecticut IB Academy ranks higher (74.3 vs 50.3 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 Connecticut IB Academy and Sunset Ridge Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connecticut IB Academy: 200. Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connecticut IB Academy and Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Connecticut IB Academy is 60th of 180 and Sunset Ridge Middle School is 134th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).