Irving A. Robbins Middle School vs Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving A. Robbins Middle School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
670 students
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
Southington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
| Measure | Irving A. Robbins Middle School Farmington, Connecticut | Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #23 of 178 | #68 of 178 |
| National rank | #294 of 15,369 | #1184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| city | Farmington | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 81.9).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Irving A. Robbins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 26.4%).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 670.
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 Irving A. Robbins Middle School better than Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving A. Robbins Middle School ranks higher (89.9 vs 81.9 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 Irving A. Robbins Middle School and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving A. Robbins Middle School: 670. Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving A. Robbins Middle School and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Irving A. Robbins Middle School is 23rd of 178 and Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School is 68th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).