Darcey School vs Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darcey School
Cheshire · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
159 students
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Darcey School Cheshire, Connecticut | Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 596 | #350 of 596 |
| National rank | #5716 of 50,301 | #19010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Cheshire | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darcey School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 58.8).
- •Darcey School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 63.8%).
- •Darcey School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.2).
- •Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 159.
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 Darcey School better than Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Darcey School ranks higher (78.7 vs 58.8 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 Darcey School and Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cheshire and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darcey School: 159. Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darcey School and Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Darcey School is 210th of 596 and Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School is 350th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).