M. L. King Jr. Middle School vs Thomaston Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
Thomaston Center School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
196 students
| Measure | M. L. King Jr. Middle School Hartford, Connecticut | Thomaston Center School Thomaston, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 178 | #125 of 178 |
| National rank | #14115 of 15,369 | #6728 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 184 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| city | Hartford | Thomaston |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomaston Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 18.0).
- •Thomaston Center School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Thomaston Center School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Thomaston Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 82.1%).
- •M. L. King Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.1).
- •Thomaston Center School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 184.
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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School better than Thomaston Center School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomaston Center School ranks higher (54.3 vs 18.0 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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Thomaston Center School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Thomaston in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School: 184. Thomaston Center School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. L. King Jr. Middle School and Thomaston Center School rank in Connecticut?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 174th of 178 and Thomaston Center School is 125th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).