Middle Gate Elementary School vs Newtown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.5 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 Middle School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
593 students
| Measure | Middle Gate Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut | Newtown Middle School Newtown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #94 of 596 | #22 of 178 |
| National rank | #1190 of 50,301 | #280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 397 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Newtown | Newtown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 88.4).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Middle Gate Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 17.9%).
- •Newtown Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Newtown Middle School is the larger school with 593 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown Middle School ranks higher (90.2 vs 88.4 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 Middle Gate Elementary School and Newtown Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Gate Elementary School: 397. Newtown Middle School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Gate Elementary School and Newtown Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Middle Gate Elementary School is 94th of 596 and Newtown Middle School is 22nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).