Eli Whitney School vs Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eli Whitney School
Enfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
346 students
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
Somers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Eli Whitney School Enfield, Connecticut | Mabelle B. Avery Middle School Somers, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 596 | #85 of 178 |
| National rank | #21238 of 50,301 | #2166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Enfield | Somers |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 55.6).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
- •Eli Whitney School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 335.
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 Eli Whitney School better than Mabelle B. Avery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mabelle B. Avery Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 55.6 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 Eli Whitney School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Somers in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eli Whitney School: 346. Mabelle B. Avery Middle School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eli Whitney School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Eli Whitney School is 376th of 596 and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School is 85th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).