Academy of Science and Innovation vs Gaffney Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Science and Innovation
New Britain · Public high · Grades 6–12
767 students
Gaffney Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
| Measure | Academy of Science and Innovation New Britain, Connecticut | Gaffney Elementary School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 180 | #555 of 596 |
| National rank | #10908 of 16,910 | #44648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 767 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Science and Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 20.3).
- •Academy of Science and Innovation does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Academy of Science and Innovation does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Academy of Science and Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 71.7%).
- •Academy of Science and Innovation does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.6).
- •Academy of Science and Innovation is the larger school with 767 students compared with 438.
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 Academy of Science and Innovation better than Gaffney Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Science and Innovation ranks higher (40.2 vs 20.3 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 Academy of Science and Innovation and Gaffney Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Science and Innovation: 767. Gaffney Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Science and Innovation and Gaffney Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Academy of Science and Innovation is 130th of 180 and Gaffney Elementary School is 555th of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).