Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School vs West Rocks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 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
West Rocks Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
| Measure | Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | West Rocks Middle School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 596 | #117 of 178 |
| National rank | #25379 of 50,301 | #5960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Rocks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 49.7).
- •West Rocks Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •West Rocks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •West Rocks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 64.6%).
- •West Rocks Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.0).
- •West Rocks Middle School is the larger school with 657 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 West Rocks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Rocks Middle School ranks higher (57.8 vs 49.7 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 Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School and West Rocks Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School: 457. West Rocks Middle School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School and West Rocks Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School is 410th of 596 and West Rocks Middle School is 117th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).