Ivy Drive School vs Middle School of Plainville
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.
Ivy Drive School
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students
Middle School of Plainville
Plainville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Ivy Drive School Bristol, Connecticut | Middle School of Plainville Plainville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #388 of 596 | #101 of 178 |
| National rank | #22433 of 50,301 | #3738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Bristol | Plainville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School of Plainville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 53.9).
- •Middle School of Plainville does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Middle School of Plainville does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Middle School of Plainville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 48.1%).
- •Middle School of Plainville does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
- •Middle School of Plainville is the larger school with 535 students compared with 385.
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 Ivy Drive School better than Middle School of Plainville?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School of Plainville ranks higher (68.2 vs 53.9 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 Ivy Drive School and Middle School of Plainville?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Plainville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivy Drive School: 385. Middle School of Plainville: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Drive School and Middle School of Plainville rank in Connecticut?
Ivy Drive School is 388th of 596 and Middle School of Plainville is 101st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).