East Ridge Middle School vs Scotts Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 6.6 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
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Connecticut | Scotts Ridge Middle School Ridgefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 178 | #13 of 178 |
| National rank | #77 of 15,369 | #112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.0 vs 93.2).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Scotts Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 11%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.0).
- •Scotts Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 489.
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 Scotts Ridge Middle 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 Scotts Ridge Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 489. Scotts Ridge Middle School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and Scotts Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
East Ridge Middle School is 9th of 178 and Scotts Ridge Middle School is 13th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).