Mabelle B. Avery Middle School vs Sunset Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
Somers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Mabelle B. Avery Middle School Somers, Connecticut | Sunset Ridge Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 178 | #134 of 178 |
| National rank | #2166 of 15,369 | #7597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.9% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| city | Somers | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 50.3).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 43.7%).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •Mabelle B. Avery Middle School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 334.
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 Mabelle B. Avery Middle School better than Sunset Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mabelle B. Avery Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 50.3 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 Mabelle B. Avery Middle School and Sunset Ridge Middle School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Somers and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School: 335. Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mabelle B. Avery Middle School and Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School is 85th of 178 and Sunset Ridge Middle School is 134th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).