Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School vs Walter C. Polson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
361 students
Walter C. Polson Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School Madison, Connecticut | Walter C. Polson Middle School Madison, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #133 of 596 | #55 of 178 |
| National rank | #2662 of 50,301 | #888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.5 vs 84.0).
- •Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 6.5%).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 361.
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 Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School better than Walter C. Polson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School and Walter C. Polson Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School: 361. Walter C. Polson Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School and Walter C. Polson Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School is 133rd of 596 and Walter C. Polson Middle School is 55th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).