East Ridge Middle School vs Farmingville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
Farmingville Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Connecticut | Farmingville Elementary School Ridgefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 178 | #24 of 596 |
| National rank | #77 of 15,369 | #257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.0 vs 93.2).
- •Farmingville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Farmingville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Farmingville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 11%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.0).
- •East Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 311.
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 Ridge Middle School better than Farmingville Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Ridge Middle School and Farmingville Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 489. Farmingville Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and Farmingville Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
East Ridge Middle School is 9th of 178 and Farmingville Elementary School is 24th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).