Marvin Elementary School vs Nathan Hale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marvin Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Nathan Hale Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
| Measure | Marvin Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | Nathan Hale Middle School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 596 | #135 of 178 |
| National rank | #19297 of 50,301 | #7817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 49.2).
- •Marvin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Marvin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Marvin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 55.3%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.5).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 375.
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 Marvin Elementary School better than Nathan Hale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin Elementary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 49.2 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 Marvin Elementary School and Nathan Hale Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marvin Elementary School: 375. Nathan Hale Middle School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marvin Elementary School and Nathan Hale Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Marvin Elementary School is 352nd of 596 and Nathan Hale Middle School is 135th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).