Brass City Charter School vs Reed School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 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
Reed School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
| Measure | Brass City Charter School Waterbury, Connecticut | Reed School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 596 | #542 of 596 |
| National rank | #21784 of 50,301 | #43174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 401 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brass City Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 22.7).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Brass City Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Reed School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 401.
- •Brass City Charter School is a charter school while Reed 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 Reed School?
On the Success Index (US), Brass City Charter School ranks higher (54.8 vs 22.7 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 Brass City Charter School and Reed School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brass City Charter School: 401. Reed School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brass City Charter School and Reed School rank in Connecticut?
Brass City Charter School is 384th of 596 and Reed School is 542nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).