James H. Moran Middle School vs Parker Farms School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James H. Moran Middle School
Wallingford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
Parker Farms School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
268 students
| Measure | James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford, Connecticut | Parker Farms School Wallingford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 178 | #333 of 596 |
| National rank | #3894 of 15,369 | #17451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 531 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Wallingford | Wallingford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Moran Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 61.1).
- •Parker Farms School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 47.4%).
- •James H. Moran Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •James H. Moran Middle School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 268.
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 James H. Moran Middle School better than Parker Farms School?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Moran Middle School ranks higher (67.5 vs 61.1 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 James H. Moran Middle School and Parker Farms School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wallingford and Wallingford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James H. Moran Middle School: 531. Parker Farms School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James H. Moran Middle School and Parker Farms School rank in Connecticut?
James H. Moran Middle School is 102nd of 178 and Parker Farms School is 333rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).