Illing Middle School vs Waddell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
Waddell School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
476 students
| Measure | Illing Middle School Manchester, Connecticut | Waddell School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 178 | #394 of 596 |
| National rank | #10526 of 15,369 | #23444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 763 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waddell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 36.6).
- •Waddell School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Waddell School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 63.4%).
- •Illing Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Illing Middle School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 476.
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 Waddell School?
On the Success Index (US), Waddell School ranks higher (52.5 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 Waddell School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illing Middle School: 763. Waddell School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illing Middle School and Waddell School rank in Connecticut?
Illing Middle School is 154th of 178 and Waddell School is 394th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).