Burr Elementary School vs Fairfield Woods Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Elementary School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
| Measure | Burr Elementary School Fairfield, Connecticut | Fairfield Woods Middle School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 596 | #19 of 178 |
| National rank | #535 of 50,301 | #211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.2 vs 91.2).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Burr Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 18%).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.4).
- •Fairfield Woods Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 347.
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 Burr Elementary School better than Fairfield Woods 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 Burr Elementary School and Fairfield Woods Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elementary School: 347. Fairfield Woods Middle School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elementary School and Fairfield Woods Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Burr Elementary School is 47th of 596 and Fairfield Woods Middle School is 19th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).