Deans Mill School vs Mystic River Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deans Mill School
Stonington Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
429 students
Mystic River Magnet School
Mystic Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
520 students
| Measure | Deans Mill School Stonington, Connecticut | Mystic River Magnet School Mystic, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 596 | #432 of 596 |
| National rank | #447 of 50,301 | #27310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 429 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | β |
| Math proficiency | 77% | β |
| city | Stonington | Mystic |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Deans Mill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 46.8).
- β’Deans Mill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 81.3%).
- β’Deans Mill School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- β’Mystic River Magnet School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 429.
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 Deans Mill School better than Mystic River Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Deans Mill School ranks higher (91.7 vs 46.8 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 Deans Mill School and Mystic River Magnet School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Stonington and Mystic in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deans Mill School: 429. Mystic River Magnet School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deans Mill School and Mystic River Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Deans Mill School is 38th of 596 and Mystic River Magnet School is 432nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).