Dolan School vs Julia A. Stark School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolan School
Stamford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
Julia A. Stark School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Dolan School Stamford, Connecticut | Julia A. Stark School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 178 | #435 of 596 |
| National rank | #7847 of 15,369 | #27763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Stamford | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 46.2).
- •Julia A. Stark School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Dolan School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Dolan School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Dolan School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.8).
- •Dolan School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 553.
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 Dolan School better than Julia A. Stark School?
On the Success Index (US), Dolan School ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.2 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 Dolan School and Julia A. Stark School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolan School: 577. Julia A. Stark School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolan School and Julia A. Stark School rank in Connecticut?
Dolan School is 136th of 178 and Julia A. Stark School is 435th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).