Dag Hammarskjold Middle School vs Newtown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Newtown Middle School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
593 students
| Measure | Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut | Newtown Middle School Newtown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #115 of 178 | #22 of 178 |
| National rank | #5564 of 15,369 | #280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 593 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 70% |
| city | Wallingford | Newtown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 59.6).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 35%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 35.4%).
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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School better than Newtown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown Middle School ranks higher (90.2 vs 59.6 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 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Newtown Middle School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Newtown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School: 593. Newtown Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dag Hammarskjold Middle School and Newtown Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School is 115th of 178 and Newtown Middle School is 22nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).