Booker T. Washington Academy vs East Rock Community Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.0 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
East Rock Community Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
442 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Academy New Haven, Connecticut | East Rock Community Magnet School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 596 | #502 of 596 |
| National rank | #31572 of 50,301 | #37405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 404 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 31.7).
- •Booker T. Washington Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Booker T. Washington Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 92.1%).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •East Rock Community Magnet School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 404.
- •Booker T. Washington Academy is a charter school while East Rock Community Magnet School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 East Rock Community Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington Academy ranks higher (40.5 vs 31.7 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 East Rock Community Magnet School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Academy: 404. East Rock Community Magnet School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Academy and East Rock Community Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Booker T. Washington Academy is 472nd of 596 and East Rock Community Magnet School is 502nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).