Illing Middle School vs Timothy Edwards School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.6 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
Timothy Edwards School
South Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,221 students
| Measure | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut | Timothy Edwards School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #154 of 178 | #34 of 178 |
| National rank | #10526 of 15,369 | #530 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 763 | 1,221 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 1,221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 67% |
| city | Manchester | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timothy Edwards School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 36.6).
- •Timothy Edwards School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 20%).
- •Timothy Edwards School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 35%).
- •Timothy Edwards School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 58.5%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •Timothy Edwards School is the larger school with 1,221 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 Timothy Edwards School?
On the Success Index (US), Timothy Edwards School ranks higher (87.3 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 Timothy Edwards School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illing Middle School: 763. Timothy Edwards School: 1,221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illing Middle School and Timothy Edwards School rank in Connecticut?
Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 and Timothy Edwards School is 34th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).