John B. Sliney School vs Joseph Melillo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John B. Sliney School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
252 students
Joseph Melillo Middle School
East Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | John B. Sliney School Branford, Connecticut | Joseph Melillo Middle School East Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 596 | #145 of 178 |
| National rank | #10663 of 50,301 | #9206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 252 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Branford | East Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John B. Sliney School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 42.8).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 65.3%).
- •John B. Sliney School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.6).
- •Joseph Melillo Middle School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 252.
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 John B. Sliney School better than Joseph Melillo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John B. Sliney School ranks higher (70.9 vs 42.8 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 John B. Sliney School and Joseph Melillo Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Branford and East Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John B. Sliney School: 252. Joseph Melillo Middle School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John B. Sliney School and Joseph Melillo Middle School rank in Connecticut?
John B. Sliney School is 269th of 596 and Joseph Melillo Middle School is 145th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).