Cloonan School vs Rippowam Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cloonan School
Stamford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Rippowam Middle School
Stamford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Cloonan School Stamford, Connecticut | Rippowam Middle School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 178 | #153 of 178 |
| National rank | #8886 of 15,369 | #10297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Stamford | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cloonan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 37.9).
- •Cloonan School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Cloonan School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Cloonan School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 62.1%).
- •Cloonan School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.5).
- •Rippowam Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 447.
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 Cloonan School better than Rippowam Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cloonan School ranks higher (44.2 vs 37.9 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 Cloonan School and Rippowam Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cloonan School: 447. Rippowam Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cloonan School and Rippowam Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Cloonan School is 142nd of 178 and Rippowam Middle School is 153rd of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).