Hillside Intermediate School vs Stafford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Intermediate School
Naugatuck · Public middle · Grades 5–6
292 students
Stafford Middle School
Stafford Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
285 students
| Measure | Hillside Intermediate School Naugatuck, Connecticut | Stafford Middle School Stafford Springs, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 178 | #108 of 178 |
| National rank | #6955 of 15,369 | #4600 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Naugatuck | Stafford Springs |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stafford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 53.2).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •Hillside Intermediate School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 285.
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 Hillside Intermediate School better than Stafford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stafford Middle School ranks higher (64.0 vs 53.2 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 Hillside Intermediate School and Stafford Middle School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Naugatuck and Stafford Springs in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Intermediate School: 292. Stafford Middle School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Intermediate School and Stafford Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Hillside Intermediate School is 128th of 178 and Stafford Middle School is 108th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).