Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy vs Illing Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
864 students
Illing Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
| Measure | Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Manchester, Connecticut | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 178 | #154 of 178 |
| National rank | #10964 of 15,369 | #10526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 864 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illing Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 34.5).
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is the larger school with 864 students compared with 763.
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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy better than Illing Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Illing Middle School ranks higher (36.6 vs 34.5 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 Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and Illing Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy: 864. Illing Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy and Illing Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy is 156th of 178 and Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).