Bristow Middle School vs. King Philip Middle School
Should you attend Bristow Middle School or King Philip Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bristow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
King Philip Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Bristow Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, King Philip Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
315 students
815 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#337 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#259 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
105
262
Grade 7 Students
102
259
Grade 8 Students
108
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
52%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
