Concord Magnet School vs Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Magnet School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
388 students
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Concord Magnet School Norwalk, Connecticut | Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 596 | #148 of 178 |
| National rank | #16153 of 50,301 | #9875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 25% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Concord Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 39.8).
- •Concord Magnet School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Concord Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Concord Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 62.5%).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is the larger school with 637 students compared with 388.
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 Concord Magnet School better than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Concord Magnet School ranks higher (62.9 vs 39.8 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 Concord Magnet School and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Magnet School: 388. Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Magnet School and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy rank in Connecticut?
Concord Magnet School is 323rd of 596 and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is 148th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).