Barnard Environmental Magnet School vs Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students
| Measure | Barnard Environmental Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 596 | #119 of 178 |
| National rank | #46803 of 50,301 | #6023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 496 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 40% |
| city | New Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 16.6).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 11%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 76.8%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.5).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 496.
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 Barnard Environmental Magnet School better than Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School ranks higher (57.4 vs 16.6 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 Barnard Environmental Magnet School and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between New Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School: 496. Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Environmental Magnet School and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School rank in Connecticut?
Barnard Environmental Magnet School is 580th of 596 and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 119th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).