Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School vs Engineering - Science University Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 374 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 6–12
608 students
| Measure | Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven, Connecticut | Engineering - Science University Magnet School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 178 | #88 of 180 |
| National rank | #6023 of 15,369 | #4771 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 829 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | West Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 57.4).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 55.5%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 608.
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 Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School better than Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks higher (64.0 vs 57.4 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 Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and Engineering - Science University Magnet School?
About 374 m in a straight line, between West Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School: 829. Engineering - Science University Magnet School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and Engineering - Science University Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 119th of 178 and Engineering - Science University Magnet School is 88th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).