Jockey Hollow School vs Middle Gate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jockey Hollow School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Middle Gate Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
| Measure | Jockey Hollow School Monroe, Connecticut | Middle Gate Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 178 | #94 of 596 |
| National rank | #658 of 15,369 | #1190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 765 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Monroe | Newtown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Gate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 85.8).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Jockey Hollow School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 18.4%).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Jockey Hollow School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 397.
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 Jockey Hollow School better than Middle Gate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Gate Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 85.8 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 Jockey Hollow School and Middle Gate Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Newtown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jockey Hollow School: 765. Middle Gate Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jockey Hollow School and Middle Gate Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Jockey Hollow School is 46th of 178 and Middle Gate Elementary School is 94th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).