Fox Run Elementary School vs Saxe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Run Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Saxe Middle School
New Canaan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,271 students
| Measure | Fox Run Elementary School Norwalk, Connecticut | Saxe Middle School New Canaan, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #434 of 596 | #3 of 178 |
| National rank | #27748 of 50,301 | #23 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 398 | 1,271 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| city | Norwalk | New Canaan |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saxe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.4 vs 46.2).
- •Saxe Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Saxe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 42%).
- •Saxe Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.1).
- •Saxe Middle School is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 398.
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 Fox Run Elementary School better than Saxe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saxe Middle School ranks higher (96.4 vs 46.2 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 Fox Run Elementary School and Saxe Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and New Canaan in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Run Elementary School: 398. Saxe Middle School: 1,271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Run Elementary School and Saxe Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Fox Run Elementary School is 434th of 596 and Saxe Middle School is 3rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).