Holmes Elementary School vs Irving A. Robbins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
New Britian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Irving A. Robbins Middle School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
670 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School New Britian, Connecticut | Irving A. Robbins Middle School Farmington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #503 of 596 | #23 of 178 |
| National rank | #37673 of 50,301 | #294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 414 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 73% |
| city | New Britian | Farmington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 31.3).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 19%).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 33%).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 66.4%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 414.
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 Holmes Elementary School better than Irving A. Robbins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving A. Robbins Middle School ranks higher (89.9 vs 31.3 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 Holmes Elementary School and Irving A. Robbins Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between New Britian and Farmington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 414. Irving A. Robbins Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and Irving A. Robbins Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Holmes Elementary School is 503rd of 596 and Irving A. Robbins Middle School is 23rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).