Benjamin Jepson Magnet School vs Latimer Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
483 students
Latimer Lane School
Weatogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
| Measure | Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut | Latimer Lane School Weatogue, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #518 of 596 | #172 of 596 |
| National rank | #39246 of 50,301 | #4313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 483 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 65% |
| city | New Haven | Weatogue |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Latimer Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 28.9).
- •Latimer Lane School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Latimer Lane School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 41%).
- •Latimer Lane School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 77.2%).
- •Latimer Lane School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School better than Latimer Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Latimer Lane School ranks higher (81.2 vs 28.9 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 Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Latimer Lane School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Weatogue in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School: 483. Latimer Lane School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Jepson Magnet School and Latimer Lane School rank in Connecticut?
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School is 518th of 596 and Latimer Lane School is 172nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).