David Wooster Middle School vs Eli Whitney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Wooster Middle School
Stratford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
538 students
Eli Whitney School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
462 students
| Measure | David Wooster Middle School Stratford, Connecticut | Eli Whitney School Stratford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 178 | #336 of 596 |
| National rank | #8249 of 15,369 | #17496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 538 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Stratford | Stratford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eli Whitney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 47.2).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Eli Whitney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 57.6%).
- •David Wooster Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •David Wooster Middle School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 462.
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 David Wooster Middle School better than Eli Whitney School?
On the Success Index (US), Eli Whitney School ranks higher (61.0 vs 47.2 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 David Wooster Middle School and Eli Whitney School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Stratford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Wooster Middle School: 538. Eli Whitney School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Wooster Middle School and Eli Whitney School rank in Connecticut?
David Wooster Middle School is 139th of 178 and Eli Whitney School is 336th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).