Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School vs Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 866 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
Forest School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
| Measure | Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven, Connecticut | Forest School West Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 178 | #440 of 596 |
| National rank | #6023 of 15,369 | #28099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 829 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | West Haven | West Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 45.7).
- •Forest School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 62.9%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.0).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 428.
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 Forest School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School ranks higher (57.4 vs 45.7 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 Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and Forest School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between West Haven and West Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School: 829. Forest School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and Forest School rank in Connecticut?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 119th of 178 and Forest School is 440th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).