Mystic River Magnet School vs Thames River Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mystic River Magnet School
Mystic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Thames River Magnet School
Groton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Mystic River Magnet School Mystic, Connecticut | Thames River Magnet School Groton, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 596 | #364 of 596 |
| National rank | #27310 of 50,301 | #20484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Mystic | Groton |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thames River Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 46.8).
- •Thames River Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 81.3%).
- •Mystic River Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.5).
- •Mystic River Magnet School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 501.
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 Mystic River Magnet School better than Thames River Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Thames River Magnet School ranks higher (56.7 vs 46.8 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 Mystic River Magnet School and Thames River Magnet School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Mystic and Groton in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mystic River Magnet School: 520. Thames River Magnet School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mystic River Magnet School and Thames River Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Mystic River Magnet School is 432nd of 596 and Thames River Magnet School is 364th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).