Helen Keller Middle School vs Samuel Staples Elementary 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.
Helen Keller Middle School
Easton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
Samuel Staples Elementary School
Easton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | Helen Keller Middle School Easton, Connecticut | Samuel Staples Elementary School Easton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 178 | #46 of 596 |
| National rank | #105 of 15,369 | #529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 287 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| city | Easton | Easton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Keller Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 91.3).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Helen Keller Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 8%).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •Samuel Staples Elementary School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 287.
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 Helen Keller Middle School better than Samuel Staples Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Keller Middle School ranks higher (93.3 vs 91.3 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 Helen Keller Middle School and Samuel Staples Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Easton and Easton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Keller Middle School: 287. Samuel Staples Elementary School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Keller Middle School and Samuel Staples Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Helen Keller Middle School is 12th of 178 and Samuel Staples Elementary School is 46th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).