Gales Ferry School vs Mary L. Tracy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gales Ferry School
Gales Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–2
195 students
Mary L. Tracy School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
195 students
| Measure | Gales Ferry School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Mary L. Tracy School Orange, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #199 of 596 | #173 of 596 |
| National rank | #5245 of 50,301 | #4316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Gales Ferry | Orange |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary L. Tracy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 79.5).
- •Mary L. Tracy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 27.7%).
- •Gales Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
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 Gales Ferry School better than Mary L. Tracy School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary L. Tracy School ranks higher (81.2 vs 79.5 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 Gales Ferry School and Mary L. Tracy School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Orange in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gales Ferry School: 195. Mary L. Tracy School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gales Ferry School and Mary L. Tracy School rank in Connecticut?
Gales Ferry School is 199th of 596 and Mary L. Tracy School is 173rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).