John Lyman School vs Middlefield Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Lyman School
Middlefield · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
207 students
Middlefield Memorial School
Middlefield · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
206 students
| Measure | John Lyman School Middlefield, Connecticut | Middlefield Memorial School Middlefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #105 of 596 | #151 of 596 |
| National rank | #1470 of 50,301 | #3435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 207 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| city | Middlefield | Middlefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Lyman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 82.9).
- •John Lyman School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •John Lyman School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Middlefield Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 18.4%).
- •Middlefield Memorial School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.9).
- •John Lyman School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 206.
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 John Lyman School better than Middlefield Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), John Lyman School ranks higher (87.5 vs 82.9 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 John Lyman School and Middlefield Memorial School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Middlefield and Middlefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Lyman School: 207. Middlefield Memorial School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Lyman School and Middlefield Memorial School rank in Connecticut?
John Lyman School is 105th of 596 and Middlefield Memorial School is 151st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).