Roaring Brook School vs Thompson Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roaring Brook School
Avon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
461 students
Thompson Brook School
Avon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
497 students
| Measure | Roaring Brook School Avon, Connecticut | Thompson Brook School Avon, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 596 | #45 of 178 |
| National rank | #827 of 50,301 | #642 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 461 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Avon | Avon |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roaring Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 86.0).
- •Roaring Brook School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Roaring Brook School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Thompson Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Roaring Brook School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Thompson Brook School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 461.
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 Roaring Brook School better than Thompson Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Roaring Brook School ranks higher (89.8 vs 86.0 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 Roaring Brook School and Thompson Brook School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Avon and Avon in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roaring Brook School: 461. Thompson Brook School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roaring Brook School and Thompson Brook School rank in Connecticut?
Roaring Brook School is 65th of 596 and Thompson Brook School is 45th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).