Booker T. Washington Academy vs Brass City Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Academy
New Haven · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
404 students
Brass City Charter School
Waterbury · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Academy New Haven, Connecticut | Brass City Charter School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 596 | #384 of 596 |
| National rank | #31572 of 50,301 | #21784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 404 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | New Haven | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brass City Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 40.5).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 92.1%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Booker T. Washington Academy is the larger school with 404 students compared with 401.
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 Booker T. Washington Academy better than Brass City Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Brass City Charter School ranks higher (54.8 vs 40.5 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 Booker T. Washington Academy and Brass City Charter School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Academy: 404. Brass City Charter School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Academy and Brass City Charter School rank in Connecticut?
Booker T. Washington Academy is 472nd of 596 and Brass City Charter School is 384th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).