Governor William Pitkin School vs Sunset Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Governor William Pitkin School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Governor William Pitkin School East Hartford, Connecticut | Sunset Ridge Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 596 | #134 of 178 |
| National rank | #20829 of 50,301 | #7597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | East Hartford | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Governor William Pitkin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 50.3).
- •Governor William Pitkin School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Governor William Pitkin School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 52.2%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Governor William Pitkin School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 334.
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 Governor William Pitkin School better than Sunset Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Governor William Pitkin School ranks higher (56.2 vs 50.3 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 Governor William Pitkin School and Sunset Ridge Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Governor William Pitkin School: 345. Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Governor William Pitkin School and Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Governor William Pitkin School is 369th of 596 and Sunset Ridge Middle School is 134th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).