H. S. Chase School vs Michael F. Wallace Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. S. Chase School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Michael F. Wallace Middle School
Waterbury · Public middle · Grades 4–8
1,059 students
| Measure | H. S. Chase School Waterbury, Connecticut | Michael F. Wallace Middle School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 596 | #169 of 178 |
| National rank | #31452 of 50,301 | #13124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 543 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 13% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H. S. Chase School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 23.5).
- •H. S. Chase School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •H. S. Chase School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •H. S. Chase School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 85.9%).
- •Michael F. Wallace Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.6).
- •Michael F. Wallace Middle School is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 543.
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 H. S. Chase School better than Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), H. S. Chase School ranks higher (40.7 vs 23.5 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 H. S. Chase School and Michael F. Wallace Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. S. Chase School: 543. Michael F. Wallace Middle School: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. S. Chase School and Michael F. Wallace Middle School rank in Connecticut?
H. S. Chase School is 469th of 596 and Michael F. Wallace Middle School is 169th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).