Harborside Middle School vs Orange Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
Orange Avenue School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Harborside Middle School Milford, Connecticut | Orange Avenue School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 178 | #140 of 596 |
| National rank | #831 of 15,369 | #2849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.4 vs 84.1).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 28.3%).
- •Harborside Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Orange Avenue School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 400.
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 Orange Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harborside Middle School and Orange Avenue School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harborside Middle School: 400. Orange Avenue School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harborside Middle School and Orange Avenue School rank in Connecticut?
Harborside Middle School is 51st of 178 and Orange Avenue School is 140th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).