Middle Gate Elementary School vs Newtown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Gate Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
| Measure | Middle Gate Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut | Newtown High School Sandy Hook, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #94 of 596 | #12 of 180 |
| National rank | #1190 of 50,301 | #375 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 1,254 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| city | Newtown | Sandy Hook |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.4 vs 87.9).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Newtown High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 15.8%).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Newtown High School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 397.
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 Middle Gate Elementary School better than Newtown High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Middle Gate Elementary School and Newtown High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Sandy Hook in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Gate Elementary School: 397. Newtown High School: 1,254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Gate Elementary School and Newtown High School rank in Connecticut?
Middle Gate Elementary School is 94th of 596 and Newtown High School is 12th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).