Bradley School vs Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
Mead School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Bradley School Derby, Connecticut | Mead School Ansonia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 596 | #507 of 596 |
| National rank | #12785 of 50,301 | #38025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 244 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Derby | Ansonia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 30.8).
- •Bradley School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Bradley School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Bradley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 66.6%).
- •Bradley School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Mead School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 244.
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 Bradley School better than Mead School?
On the Success Index (US), Bradley School ranks higher (67.9 vs 30.8 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 Bradley School and Mead School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Derby and Ansonia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley School: 244. Mead School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley School and Mead School rank in Connecticut?
Bradley School is 293rd of 596 and Mead School is 507th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).