Barlow Mountain Elementary School vs East Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
East Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
| Measure | Barlow Mountain Elementary School Ridgefield, Connecticut | East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 596 | #9 of 178 |
| National rank | #308 of 50,301 | #77 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 92.8).
- •Barlow Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Barlow Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Barlow Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 11%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.0).
- •East Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 377.
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 Barlow Mountain Elementary School better than East Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Ridge Middle School ranks higher (94.0 vs 92.8 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 Barlow Mountain Elementary School and East Ridge Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School: 377. East Ridge Middle School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barlow Mountain Elementary School and East Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School is 28th of 596 and East Ridge Middle School is 9th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).