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Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School vs Dominick H. Ferrara School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School
New Haven, Connecticut
Dominick H. Ferrara School
East Haven, Connecticut
Success Index (US)
23
Lower 50%
45
Lower 50%
State rank#538 of 596#447 of 596
National rank#42813 of 50,301#28723 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“8Grades 3โ€“5
Students408153
Enrollment408153
Free/reduced-price lunch81.6%63.4%
Students per teacher14.611.8
Reading proficiency31%37%
Math proficiency22%47%
cityNew HavenEast Haven
stateConnecticutConnecticut
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The verdict

  • โ€ขDominick H. Ferrara School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 23.2).
  • โ€ขDominick H. Ferrara School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
  • โ€ขDominick H. Ferrara School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
  • โ€ขDominick H. Ferrara School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 81.6%).
  • โ€ขDominick H. Ferrara School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
  • โ€ขBishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 153.

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 Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School better than Dominick H. Ferrara School?

On the Success Index (US), Dominick H. Ferrara School ranks higher (44.8 vs 23.2 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 Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School and Dominick H. Ferrara School?

About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Haven and East Haven in Connecticut.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School: 408. Dominick H. Ferrara School: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School and Dominick H. Ferrara School rank in Connecticut?

Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School is 538th of 596 and Dominick H. Ferrara School is 447th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).