Mary T. Murphy School vs Mill Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary T. Murphy School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Mill Ridge Primary School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–3
319 students
| Measure | Mary T. Murphy School Branford, Connecticut | Mill Ridge Primary School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 596 | #342 of 596 |
| National rank | #11806 of 50,301 | #18063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 318 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Branford | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary T. Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 60.2).
- •Mary T. Murphy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 52%).
- •Mary T. Murphy School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 T. Murphy School better than Mill Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary T. Murphy School ranks higher (69.3 vs 60.2 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 T. Murphy School and Mill Ridge Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Branford and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary T. Murphy School: 318. Mill Ridge Primary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary T. Murphy School and Mill Ridge Primary School rank in Connecticut?
Mary T. Murphy School is 283rd of 596 and Mill Ridge Primary School is 342nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).