Ledyard Middle School vs Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ledyard Middle School
Gales Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
Oakdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Ledyard Middle School Gales Ferry, Connecticut | Leonard J. Tyl Middle School Oakdale, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 178 | #106 of 178 |
| National rank | #4161 of 15,369 | #4212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Gales Ferry | Oakdale |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.1 vs 65.8).
- •Leonard J. Tyl Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Leonard J. Tyl Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Ledyard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 46.4%).
- •Leonard J. Tyl Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Ledyard Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 519.
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 Ledyard Middle School better than Leonard J. Tyl 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 Ledyard Middle School and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Gales Ferry and Oakdale in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ledyard Middle School: 535. Leonard J. Tyl Middle School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ledyard Middle School and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Ledyard Middle School is 105th of 178 and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is 106th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).