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
Student Attention
King Philip Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 326 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 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 820 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
326 students
820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#251 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
108
276
Grade 7 Students
114
276
Grade 8 Students
104
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
11%
% Hispanic
25%
20%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
49%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%