Putnam Middle School vs Thompson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Putnam Middle School
Putnam · Public middle · Grades 5–8
353 students
Thompson Middle School
North Grosvenordale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
262 students
| Measure | Putnam Middle School Putnam, Connecticut | Thompson Middle School North Grosvenordale, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 178 | #146 of 178 |
| National rank | #7415 of 15,369 | #9731 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 353 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Putnam | North Grosvenordale |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 40.4).
- •Putnam Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Putnam Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Thompson Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.8).
- •Putnam Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 262.
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 Putnam Middle School better than Thompson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Middle School ranks higher (51.1 vs 40.4 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 Putnam Middle School and Thompson Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Putnam and North Grosvenordale in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Putnam Middle School: 353. Thompson Middle School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Putnam Middle School and Thompson Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Putnam Middle School is 131st of 178 and Thompson Middle School is 146th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).