Black Rock School vs Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 957 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
450 students
| Measure | Black Rock School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 596 | #591 of 596 |
| National rank | #39104 of 50,301 | #48503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 439 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 10% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Rock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 13.0).
- •Black Rock School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 10%).
- •Black Rock School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Black Rock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 93.6%).
- •Black Rock School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is the larger school with 450 students compared with 439.
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 Black Rock School better than Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Black Rock School ranks higher (29.1 vs 13.0 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 Black Rock School and Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock School: 439. Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock School and Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy rank in Connecticut?
Black Rock School is 515th of 596 and Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is 591st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).