East Lyme Middle School vs Oswegatchie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.0 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
Oswegatchie Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | East Lyme Middle School Niantic, Connecticut | Oswegatchie Elementary School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 178 | #164 of 596 |
| National rank | #891 of 15,369 | #4126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 716 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Niantic | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lyme Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 81.6).
- •East Lyme Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •East Lyme Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 32.9%).
- •Oswegatchie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.7).
- •East Lyme Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 292.
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 Oswegatchie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lyme Middle School ranks higher (83.9 vs 81.6 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 Oswegatchie Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Niantic and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lyme Middle School: 716. Oswegatchie Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lyme Middle School and Oswegatchie Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
East Lyme Middle School is 56th of 178 and Oswegatchie Elementary School is 164th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).