Carmen Arace Intermediate School vs Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
210 students
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Canterbury · Public middle · Grades 5–8
213 students
| Measure | Carmen Arace Intermediate School Bloomfield, Connecticut | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Canterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 178 | #109 of 178 |
| National rank | #9027 of 15,369 | #4637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 210 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Bloomfield | Canterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 43.6).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 53.3%).
- •Carmen Arace Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 210.
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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School better than Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School ranks higher (63.8 vs 43.6 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 Carmen Arace Intermediate School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Bloomfield and Canterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School: 210. Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Arace Intermediate School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Carmen Arace Intermediate School is 143rd of 178 and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 109th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).