Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation vs Duffy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
489 students
Duffy School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation New Haven, Connecticut | Duffy School West Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #479 of 596 | #109 of 596 |
| National rank | #33207 of 50,301 | #1539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 76% |
| city | New Haven | West Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duffy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 38.1).
- •Duffy School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 28%).
- •Duffy School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Duffy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 63.2%).
- •Duffy School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.8).
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 Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation better than Duffy School?
On the Success Index (US), Duffy School ranks higher (87.3 vs 38.1 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 Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation and Duffy School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between New Haven and West Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation: 489. Duffy School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation and Duffy School rank in Connecticut?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is 479th of 596 and Duffy School is 109th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).