Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School vs Newtown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School
Norwich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Newtown Middle School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
593 students
| Measure | Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School Norwich, Connecticut | Newtown Middle School Newtown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #164 of 178 | #22 of 178 |
| National rank | #11968 of 15,369 | #280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 593 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 70% |
| city | Norwich | Newtown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 29.8).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 21%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 73.9%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
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 Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School better than Newtown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown Middle School ranks higher (90.2 vs 29.8 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 Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and Newtown Middle School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Newtown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School: 593. Newtown Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and Newtown Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School is 164th of 178 and Newtown Middle School is 22nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).