Branchville Elementary School vs John Read Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branchville Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
John Read Middle School
Redding · Public middle · Grades 5–8
381 students
| Measure | Branchville Elementary School Ridgefield, Connecticut | John Read Middle School Redding, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 596 | #15 of 178 |
| National rank | #316 of 50,301 | #131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 340 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.4% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| city | Ridgefield | Redding |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.7 vs 92.9).
- •Branchville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Branchville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Branchville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 11.3%).
- •John Read Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •John Read Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 340.
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 Branchville Elementary School better than John Read Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Branchville Elementary School and John Read Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Redding in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branchville Elementary School: 340. John Read Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branchville Elementary School and John Read Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Branchville Elementary School is 29th of 596 and John Read Middle School is 15th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).