Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School vs Race Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km 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
Race Brook School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
375 students
| Measure | Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School West Haven, Connecticut | Race Brook School Orange, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #119 of 178 | #130 of 596 |
| National rank | #6023 of 15,369 | #2537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 829 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| city | West Haven | Orange |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Race Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 57.4).
- •Race Brook School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Race Brook School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Race Brook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 55.5%).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
- •Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 375.
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 Race Brook School?
On the Success Index (US), Race Brook School ranks higher (84.8 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 Race Brook School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between West Haven and Orange in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School: 829. Race Brook School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School and Race Brook School rank in Connecticut?
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School is 119th of 178 and Race Brook School is 130th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).