Ansonia Middle School vs Prendergast School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ansonia Middle School
Ansonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Prendergast School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
| Measure | Ansonia Middle School Ansonia, Connecticut | Prendergast School Ansonia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 178 | #486 of 596 |
| National rank | #11487 of 15,369 | #35160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 560 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Ansonia | Ansonia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prendergast School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 32.1).
- •Prendergast School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ansonia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 64.6%).
- •Ansonia Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Prendergast School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 560.
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 Ansonia Middle School better than Prendergast School?
On the Success Index (US), Prendergast School ranks higher (35.2 vs 32.1 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 Ansonia Middle School and Prendergast School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ansonia and Ansonia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ansonia Middle School: 560. Prendergast School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ansonia Middle School and Prendergast School rank in Connecticut?
Ansonia Middle School is 160th of 178 and Prendergast School is 486th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).