Middle School of Plainville vs West Woods Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School of Plainville
Plainville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
West Woods Upper Elementary School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
676 students
| Measure | Middle School of Plainville Plainville, Connecticut | West Woods Upper Elementary School Farmington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 178 | #42 of 178 |
| National rank | #3738 of 15,369 | #620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 535 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| city | Plainville | Farmington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 68.2).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 47.1%).
- •Middle School of Plainville does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 535.
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 School of Plainville better than West Woods Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Woods Upper Elementary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 68.2 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 Middle School of Plainville and West Woods Upper Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Plainville and Farmington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School of Plainville: 535. West Woods Upper Elementary School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School of Plainville and West Woods Upper Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Middle School of Plainville is 101st of 178 and West Woods Upper Elementary School is 42nd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).