Morris Street School vs Westside Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morris Street School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Westside Middle School Academy
Danbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Morris Street School Danbury, Connecticut | Westside Middle School Academy Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 596 | #127 of 178 |
| National rank | #33437 of 50,301 | #6913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Middle School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 37.8).
- •Westside Middle School Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Westside Middle School Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Westside Middle School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Morris Street School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.7).
- •Westside Middle School Academy is the larger school with 736 students compared with 340.
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 Morris Street School better than Westside Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Middle School Academy ranks higher (53.5 vs 37.8 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 Morris Street School and Westside Middle School Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morris Street School: 340. Westside Middle School Academy: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morris Street School and Westside Middle School Academy rank in Connecticut?
Morris Street School is 481st of 596 and Westside Middle School Academy is 127th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).