For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,185 students in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Central Manchester are Odyssey Community School and Illing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Community School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
579 Middle Tpke West
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Illing Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Middle Tpke E
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 647-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester, CT include Odyssey Community School and Illing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester?
the neighborhood of Central Manchester, Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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