Mill Ridge Primary School vs Westside Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 284 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Ridge Primary School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–3
319 students
Westside Middle School Academy
Danbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Mill Ridge Primary School Danbury, Connecticut | Westside Middle School Academy Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 596 | #127 of 178 |
| National rank | #18063 of 50,301 | #6913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Ridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 53.5).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Westside Middle School Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 54.2%).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •Westside Middle School Academy is the larger school with 736 students compared with 319.
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 Mill Ridge Primary School better than Westside Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Ridge Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 53.5 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 Mill Ridge Primary School and Westside Middle School Academy?
About 284 m in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Ridge Primary School: 319. Westside Middle School Academy: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Ridge Primary School and Westside Middle School Academy rank in Connecticut?
Mill Ridge Primary School is 342nd of 596 and Westside Middle School Academy is 127th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).