East Ridge Middle School vs Scotland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.2 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
Scotland Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Connecticut | Scotland Elementary School Ridgefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 178 | #13 of 596 |
| National rank | #77 of 15,369 | #80 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 489 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 94.0).
- •Scotland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Scotland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Scotland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 11%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •East Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 318.
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 Scotland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Scotland Elementary School ranks higher (95.3 vs 94.0 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 Ridge Middle School and Scotland Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 489. Scotland Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and Scotland Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
East Ridge Middle School is 9th of 178 and Scotland Elementary School is 13th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).