Crystal Lake School vs Stafford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lake School
Ellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
Stafford Middle School
Stafford Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
285 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake School Ellington, Connecticut | Stafford Middle School Stafford Springs, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 596 | #108 of 178 |
| National rank | #11301 of 50,301 | #4600 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Ellington | Stafford Springs |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Lake School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 64.0).
- •Crystal Lake School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Crystal Lake School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Crystal Lake School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 42.5%).
- •Stafford Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •Crystal Lake School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 285.
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 Crystal Lake School better than Stafford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Lake School ranks higher (70.0 vs 64.0 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 Crystal Lake School and Stafford Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Ellington and Stafford Springs in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake School: 308. Stafford Middle School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake School and Stafford Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Crystal Lake School is 275th of 596 and Stafford Middle School is 108th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).