Middlesex School vs. Choate Rosemary Hall
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Middlesex School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Choate Rosemary Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Overview
Founded in 1901, and located in one of this country's most historic towns, Concord, Massachusetts, Middlesex aspires to help its students "find their promise" through immersion in a rigorous academic program, inclusive extracurricular programs in arts and athletics, and a commitment to service. Middlesex students are exposed to a breadth and depth of opportunities typically found at only a much larger school.
Over 160 classes include five languages, a much emulated Writing Program, and over 50 advanced and AP sections that wil stretch students intellectually as they pursue academic passions.
At Middlesex, everyone engages in cocurricular life, participating in a thriving arts program (including a third of the school performing via vocal, instrumental or dramatic groups) that ofters opportunities for the beginner to high-end artist; similarly, each student participates in athletics, and we have a home for both the elite athlete and those new to team sports.
All of this work takes place in a community strengthened by our shared commitment to five core values: honesty, respect, kindness, gratitude, and courage.
Choate Rosemary Hall is a co-educational boarding and day school in Wallingford, Connecticut, providing a transformative educational experience for 850 students in grades 9-12.
Choate is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cohesive community that celebrates diversity and instills life-long habits of learning, leadership, and service.
Choate is committed to enrolling exceptional students and to preparing them to achieve success in all aspects of their lives.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1901
1890
Campus Size
350 acres
458 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
427
867
% Students of Color
44%
39%
% International Students
14%
18%
% Students Boarding
70%
73%
Average SAT Score
1460
1401
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1300 - 1530
Average ACT score
33
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Weekly
Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
61
26
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$301 million
$396 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$79,200
$69,370
Tuition (Day Students)
$64,350
$53,410
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$61,000
$48,150
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
85
n/a
Acceptance Rate
16%
16%
Director of Admissions
Douglas C. Price
Jeffrey Beaton
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
61
26
Sport
Total Sports Offered
21
25
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCrew
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Nordic SkiingSoccer
SoftballSquash
TennisTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Wrestling
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
DivingField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SailingSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWater Polo
Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
79
153
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
AI (Artificial Intelligence) ClubAI Club
Astronomy ClubBaking club
Book Lovers’ ClubBotany Club
Boys with BooksBring Change to Mind
Campuses Against CancerCards for Kids
Catan clubChess Club
Classical Music ClubClassics Club
Classics clubCommon sense
Computer Programming ClubCreative Writing Club
Crossword ClubDebate Club
Economics ClubEsports
FarmingFemX
Finance clubFishing Club
FocusFormula One
French ClubFriendship bracelet club
Gazebo Skating ClubGerman Club
Girls with GainsGSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
Harry Potter ClubImprov Club
International Club Food ClubIntersectionality Club
Jewish Student UnionKnitting Club
Language TutoringMakers Club
Marine Biology ClubMath Club
Medical ClubMindfulness (Morning Mindfulness)
Mountain Bike ClubMX DNA
MX Music FestivalMX Yoga Club
MXSpike (Spikeball Club)Not Dead Yet Poets Society
Nutrition ClubOutside Club
Painting ClubPeace of Mind
Percussion ClubPhoto Club
Photography ClubPhysics Club
Ping Pong ClubPolitics Club
Real Estate Investment ClubRoad Cycling Club
RoboticsRubiks Cube
Screenwriting ClubSense for Humanity
Spanish ClubSports Analytics Club
Star Wars ClubStudio Art Club
Tea ClubThe Anvil
The IrisVideo Production Club
Volunteer for VeteransWeightlifting
Writing for Social Justice and Change
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
African American Heritage ChoirAnime
Explore Japanese CultureExpolre Japanese Culture
Antique RestorationArt Co-op
Arts and Crafts ClubCreate Expressively with Unusual Materials
Asian ExplorationBelly Dancing
Black Awareness Table (BAT)Caxy Keys
ChessImprove Levels of Concentration
Choate Mock Trial ClubCiberchicks
Classic FilmClassic Movie Club
Thoughtful Discussion of Cinematic ClassicsCultural Diversity Club
Dance ClassDocumentary Film
Drama Competition TeamEcho Literary Magazine
ECO-SASEquestrian Team
Foreign Film ClubForensics Club
Free the ChildrenFrench Conversation
Global Awareness ClubGlobal Outreach
Growing A Future OrganizationHerodotus Society
High School Government AssociationHigh Society
HillelHip Hop Club
Hispanic-Latino ForumHorizons Historical Review
Horsebackriding (English)Hot Wings Club
Interact Club-Rotary InternationalJapanese Club
Judicial CommitteeJunior State of America
JuniorettesKid's Club
Korean SocietyLatin National Honors Society
Library Club (TALK)Lights Beyond Lights
Literary Magazine (Lit Mag)Literary Magazine Club
Lorem IpsumMake-a-Wish
Math TeamMental Health at Choate
Middle Eastern Alliance for PeaceMiddle School Student Government Association
Military PoliceMock Trial Club
Model CongressModel U.N.
Model UNMountain Lion Club
Movie Appreciation ClubMusic Listening Club
Muslim Student UnionMuslim Students Association
MVAANative American Cultural Club
noise. - music magazineOperation Smile
Outdoors/Ski ClubOvertime - sports publication
OxfamP. A. Political Society
Paint BallTeamwork
SportsmanshipRespect
Peer Educators (healthy decisions)Peer Tutor Club
PhillipianPhilomathean Society
Philosophy ClubPHIT (Physical Health Information)
Photo & Graphics = Art 2Photography Club
Physics ClubPlayers Club
Poets & WritersPolitical and Current Events (PACE)
Protection of Animals and Wildlife (PAW)Readers United
ReadingRecycle Club
Right RwandaSailing
SalsaSelf Government Association
Self-defenceSewing and Needlepoint Club
Sexual Minorities and Straight Supporters (SMASS)Spanish Club
Special Populations SkateSpecial Populations Swim
SpectrumStage Crew Club
Backstage Area and Equipment FunctionsStep Squad
Student CouncilStudent DJ Association
Students Advocating Gender EqualityStudents Against Climate Change
Students for a Free TibetStudents for Life America
Students for StudentsTeach Choate
Teach MusicTeach Wallingford-Tutoring
The Press - campus sports newsTheater Trips
Thesarus YearbookTour Guiding
Travel ClubUNICEF
UnidosWater polo
Women for Women at ChoateWomen of the World
Write ClubWWEB-FM Radio Station
YearbookYoung Centrists
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Zoo Keepers Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Handbell ChoirKaprophones - male a cappella
Lilith - female a cappellaMaiyeros - male a cappella
Meditation ClubPuppy Playtime Club
Learn How to Raise and Train a PuppyStonatos - student & faculty a cappella
Whimawehs (female a cappella)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic SupportMesa Espanola
PaintballPing-Pong Association of Student Table-Tennis Athletes (PASTA)
Sunday Soccer