Long River Middle School vs Wendell L. Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long River Middle School
Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Wendell L. Cross School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students
| Measure | Long River Middle School Prospect, Connecticut | Wendell L. Cross School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 178 | #448 of 596 |
| National rank | #1347 of 15,369 | #28967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 434 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Prospect | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 44.5).
- •Long River Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 71.8%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Wendell L. Cross School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 434.
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 Long River Middle School better than Wendell L. Cross School?
On the Success Index (US), Long River Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 44.5 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 Long River Middle School and Wendell L. Cross School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long River Middle School: 434. Wendell L. Cross School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long River Middle School and Wendell L. Cross School rank in Connecticut?
Long River Middle School is 73rd of 178 and Wendell L. Cross School is 448th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).