Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School vs Walter C. Polson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–3
314 students
Walter C. Polson Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School Madison, Connecticut | Walter C. Polson Middle School Madison, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 596 | #55 of 178 |
| National rank | #76 of 50,301 | #888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 84.0).
- •Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 6.5%).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Walter C. Polson Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 314.
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 Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School better than Walter C. Polson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School ranks higher (95.3 vs 84.0 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 Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School and Walter C. Polson Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School: 314. Walter C. Polson Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School and Walter C. Polson Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School is 11th of 596 and Walter C. Polson Middle School is 55th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).