Northwestern Regional Middle School vs Pearson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwestern Regional Middle School
Winsted · Public middle · Grades 7–8
218 students
Pearson School
Winsted · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
318 students
| Measure | Northwestern Regional Middle School Winsted, Connecticut | Pearson School Winsted, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 178 | #355 of 596 |
| National rank | #1418 of 15,369 | #19667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 218 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Winsted | Winsted |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 57.9).
- •Pearson School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 50%).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 62.6%).
- •Northwestern Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.2).
- •Pearson School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 218.
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 Northwestern Regional Middle School better than Pearson School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Regional Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 57.9 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 Northwestern Regional Middle School and Pearson School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Winsted and Winsted in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwestern Regional Middle School: 218. Pearson School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwestern Regional Middle School and Pearson School rank in Connecticut?
Northwestern Regional Middle School is 75th of 178 and Pearson School is 355th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).