Mary R. Fisher Elementary School vs Putnam Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
North Grosvenordale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
359 students
Putnam Middle School
Putnam · Public middle · Grades 5–8
353 students
| Measure | Mary R. Fisher Elementary School North Grosvenordale, Connecticut | Putnam Middle School Putnam, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 596 | #131 of 178 |
| National rank | #15868 of 50,301 | #7415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 359 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | North Grosvenordale | Putnam |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary R. Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 51.1).
- •Mary R. Fisher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Putnam Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Mary R. Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Mary R. Fisher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 353.
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 Mary R. Fisher Elementary School better than Putnam Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary R. Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 51.1 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 Mary R. Fisher Elementary School and Putnam Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between North Grosvenordale and Putnam in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School: 359. Putnam Middle School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary R. Fisher Elementary School and Putnam Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is 320th of 596 and Putnam Middle School is 131st of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).