Martin Kellogg Middle School vs Ruth Chaffee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Kellogg Middle School
Newington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
567 students
Ruth Chaffee School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
317 students
| Measure | Martin Kellogg Middle School Newington, Connecticut | Ruth Chaffee School Newington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 178 | #278 of 596 |
| National rank | #3920 of 15,369 | #11493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 567 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Newington | Newington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Chaffee School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 67.4).
- •Ruth Chaffee School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Ruth Chaffee School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Ruth Chaffee School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 40.9%).
- •Martin Kellogg Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •Martin Kellogg Middle School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 317.
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 Martin Kellogg Middle School better than Ruth Chaffee School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Chaffee School ranks higher (69.8 vs 67.4 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 Martin Kellogg Middle School and Ruth Chaffee School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newington and Newington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Kellogg Middle School: 567. Ruth Chaffee School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Kellogg Middle School and Ruth Chaffee School rank in Connecticut?
Martin Kellogg Middle School is 103rd of 178 and Ruth Chaffee School is 278th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).