Long River Middle School vs Prospect Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long River Middle School
Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Prospect Elementary School
Prospect · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Long River Middle School Prospect, Connecticut | Prospect Elementary School Prospect, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #73 of 178 | #155 of 596 |
| National rank | #1347 of 15,369 | #3535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Prospect | Prospect |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 80.9).
- •Prospect Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Prospect Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Prospect Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 29.7%).
- •Long River Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Prospect Elementary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 434.
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 Long River Middle School better than Prospect Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 80.9 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 Long River Middle School and Prospect Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Prospect in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long River Middle School: 434. Prospect Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long River Middle School and Prospect Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Long River Middle School is 73rd of 178 and Prospect Elementary School is 155th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).