Barack H. Obama Magnet University School vs Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
343 students
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
482 students
| Measure | Barack H. Obama Magnet University School New Haven, Connecticut | Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 596 | #425 of 596 |
| National rank | #39175 of 50,301 | #26908 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 343 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 29.0).
- •Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 79.3%).
- •Barack H. Obama Magnet University School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 343.
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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School better than Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School ranks higher (47.4 vs 29.0 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 Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School: 343. Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack H. Obama Magnet University School and Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School is 516th of 596 and Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School is 425th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).