Brookside Primary School vs Manchester Elementary/Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Primary School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
389 students
Manchester Elementary/Middle School
Manchester Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Waterbury, Vermont | Manchester Elementary/Middle School Manchester Center, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 184 | #31 of 184 |
| National rank | #4696 of 50,301 | #8923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 389 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Waterbury | Manchester Center |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 73.5).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 47%).
- •Manchester Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
- •Manchester Elementary/Middle School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 389.
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 Brookside Primary School better than Manchester Elementary/Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 73.5 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 Brookside Primary School and Manchester Elementary/Middle School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Manchester Center in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Primary School: 389. Manchester Elementary/Middle School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Primary School and Manchester Elementary/Middle School rank in Vermont?
Brookside Primary School is 6th of 184 and Manchester Elementary/Middle School is 31st of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).