Edison Middle School vs Francis Walsh Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Middle School
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Branford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students
| Measure | Edison Middle School Meriden, Connecticut | Francis Walsh Intermediate School Branford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 178 | #93 of 178 |
| National rank | #10043 of 15,369 | #2926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 773 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Meriden | Branford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 39.0).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.3).
- •Francis Walsh Intermediate School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 773.
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 Edison Middle School better than Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Walsh Intermediate School ranks higher (72.0 vs 39.0 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 Edison Middle School and Francis Walsh Intermediate School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Branford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Middle School: 773. Francis Walsh Intermediate School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Middle School and Francis Walsh Intermediate School rank in Connecticut?
Edison Middle School is 152nd of 178 and Francis Walsh Intermediate School is 93rd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).