Harborside Middle School vs Mathewson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborside Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
400 students
Mathewson School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
| Measure | Harborside Middle School Milford, Connecticut | Mathewson School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 178 | #148 of 596 |
| National rank | #831 of 15,369 | #3287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harborside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 83.2).
- •Mathewson School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Mathewson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 28%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Harborside Middle School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 327.
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 Harborside Middle School better than Mathewson School?
On the Success Index (US), Harborside Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 83.2 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 Harborside Middle School and Mathewson School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborside Middle School: 400. Mathewson School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborside Middle School and Mathewson School rank in Connecticut?
Harborside Middle School is 51st of 178 and Mathewson School is 148th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).