Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School vs Nathan Hale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Nathan Hale Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
| Measure | Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | Nathan Hale Middle School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 596 | #135 of 178 |
| National rank | #25379 of 50,301 | #7817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.7 vs 49.2).
- •Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 64.6%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.0).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 457.
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 Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School better than Nathan Hale Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School and Nathan Hale Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School: 457. Nathan Hale Middle School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School and Nathan Hale Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School is 410th of 596 and Nathan Hale Middle School is 135th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).