Illing Middle School vs Roger Ludlowe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Illing Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
Roger Ludlowe Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
| Measure | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut | Roger Ludlowe Middle School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #154 of 178 | #5 of 178 |
| National rank | #10526 of 15,369 | #48 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 763 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 76% |
| city | Manchester | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roger Ludlowe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 36.6).
- •Roger Ludlowe Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 20%).
- •Roger Ludlowe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 35%).
- •Roger Ludlowe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 58.5%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.2).
- •Roger Ludlowe Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 763.
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 Illing Middle School better than Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Roger Ludlowe Middle School ranks higher (95.1 vs 36.6 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 Illing Middle School and Roger Ludlowe Middle School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illing Middle School: 763. Roger Ludlowe Middle School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illing Middle School and Roger Ludlowe Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 and Roger Ludlowe Middle School is 5th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).