Emerson-Williams School vs Silas Deane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson-Williams School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Silas Deane Middle School
Wethersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
546 students
| Measure | Emerson-Williams School Wethersfield, Connecticut | Silas Deane Middle School Wethersfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 596 | #81 of 178 |
| National rank | #12059 of 50,301 | #1917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 408 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Wethersfield | Wethersfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Deane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 68.9).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Emerson-Williams School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 28.4%).
- •Silas Deane Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Silas Deane Middle School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 408.
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 Emerson-Williams School better than Silas Deane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Deane Middle School ranks higher (77.5 vs 68.9 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 Emerson-Williams School and Silas Deane Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Wethersfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson-Williams School: 408. Silas Deane Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson-Williams School and Silas Deane Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Emerson-Williams School is 286th of 596 and Silas Deane Middle School is 81st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).