East Lyme Middle School vs Flanders School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lyme Middle School
Niantic · Public middle · Grades 5–8
716 students
Flanders School
East Lyme · Public elementary · Grades K–4
242 students
| Measure | East Lyme Middle School Niantic, Connecticut | Flanders School East Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 178 | #75 of 596 |
| National rank | #891 of 15,369 | #911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 716 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Niantic | East Lyme |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flanders School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 83.9).
- •Flanders School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •East Lyme Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Flanders School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Flanders School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •East Lyme Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 242.
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 East Lyme Middle School better than Flanders School?
On the Success Index (US), Flanders School ranks higher (89.4 vs 83.9 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 East Lyme Middle School and Flanders School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Niantic and East Lyme in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lyme Middle School: 716. Flanders School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lyme Middle School and Flanders School rank in Connecticut?
East Lyme Middle School is 56th of 178 and Flanders School is 75th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).