Bulkeley High School vs Carmen Arace Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bulkeley High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students
Carmen Arace Middle School
Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
202 students
| Measure | Bulkeley High School Hartford, Connecticut | Carmen Arace Middle School Bloomfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 180 | #140 of 178 |
| National rank | #15878 of 16,910 | #8447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 552 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 31% |
| city | Hartford | Bloomfield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Arace Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 16.3).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 2.5%).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 81%).
- •Carmen Arace Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.1).
- •Bulkeley High School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 202.
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 Bulkeley High School better than Carmen Arace Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Arace Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 16.3 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 Bulkeley High School and Carmen Arace Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Bloomfield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bulkeley High School: 552. Carmen Arace Middle School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bulkeley High School and Carmen Arace Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Bulkeley High School is 173rd of 180 and Carmen Arace Middle School is 140th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).