Hamden Middle School vs West Side Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamden Middle School
Hamden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
845 students
West Side Middle School
Waterbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
| Measure | Hamden Middle School Hamden, Connecticut | West Side Middle School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 178 | #171 of 178 |
| National rank | #6601 of 15,369 | #13241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 845 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 9% |
| city | Hamden | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 23.0).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 9%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Hamden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 82.2%).
- •West Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •West Side Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 845.
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 Hamden Middle School better than West Side Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamden Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 23.0 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 Hamden Middle School and West Side Middle School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Hamden and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamden Middle School: 845. West Side Middle School: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamden Middle School and West Side Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Hamden Middle School is 123rd of 178 and West Side Middle School is 171st of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).