Manchester Elementary School vs Sylvio J Gilbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
150 students
Sylvio J Gilbert School
Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary School Manchester, Maine | Sylvio J Gilbert School Augusta, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 312 | #295 of 312 |
| National rank | #17211 of 50,301 | #34997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 150 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Manchester | Augusta |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 35.5).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 57.4%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Sylvio J Gilbert School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 150.
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 Manchester Elementary School better than Sylvio J Gilbert School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 35.5 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 Manchester Elementary School and Sylvio J Gilbert School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Augusta in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary School: 150. Sylvio J Gilbert School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary School and Sylvio J Gilbert School rank in Maine?
Manchester Elementary School is 119th of 312 and Sylvio J Gilbert School is 295th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).