Essex Elementary School vs John Winthrop Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary School
Centerbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
307 students
John Winthrop Middle School
Deep River · Public middle · Grades 7–8
197 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Centerbrook, Connecticut | John Winthrop Middle School Deep River, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #59 of 596 | #76 of 178 |
| National rank | #751 of 50,301 | #1456 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 307 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Centerbrook | Deep River |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 80.2).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 25.9%).
- •Essex Elementary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 197.
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 Essex Elementary School better than John Winthrop Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 80.2 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 Essex Elementary School and John Winthrop Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Centerbrook and Deep River in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 307. John Winthrop Middle School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and John Winthrop Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Essex Elementary School is 59th of 596 and John Winthrop Middle School is 76th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).