Brass City Charter School vs Bunker Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brass City Charter School
Waterbury · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
Bunker Hill School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Brass City Charter School Waterbury, Connecticut | Bunker Hill School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 596 | #545 of 596 |
| National rank | #21784 of 50,301 | #43370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brass City Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 22.3).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 78.9%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Bunker Hill School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 401.
- •Brass City Charter School is a charter school while Bunker Hill 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 Brass City Charter School better than Bunker Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Brass City Charter School ranks higher (54.8 vs 22.3 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 Brass City Charter School and Bunker Hill School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brass City Charter School: 401. Bunker Hill School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brass City Charter School and Bunker Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Brass City Charter School is 384th of 596 and Bunker Hill School is 545th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).