Riverfield School vs Tomlinson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverfield School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Tomlinson Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
| Measure | Riverfield School Fairfield, Connecticut | Tomlinson Middle School Fairfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 596 | #53 of 178 |
| National rank | #289 of 50,301 | #855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 584 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 63% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverfield School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.0 vs 84.3).
- •Riverfield School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Riverfield School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Riverfield School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 30.3%).
- •Tomlinson Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.1).
- •Tomlinson Middle School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 406.
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 Riverfield School better than Tomlinson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverfield School ranks higher (93.0 vs 84.3 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 Riverfield School and Tomlinson Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverfield School: 406. Tomlinson Middle School: 584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverfield School and Tomlinson Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Riverfield School is 25th of 596 and Tomlinson Middle School is 53rd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).