Discovery Academy vs Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Academy
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
651 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy Wethersfield, Connecticut | Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 596 | #574 of 596 |
| National rank | #18451 of 50,301 | #46167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 522 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 8% |
| city | Wethersfield | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 17.8).
- •Discovery Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 8%).
- •Discovery Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Discovery Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 78.2%).
- •Discovery Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy is the larger school with 651 students compared with 522.
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 Discovery Academy better than Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Academy ranks higher (59.6 vs 17.8 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 Discovery Academy and Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wethersfield and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Academy: 522. Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Academy and Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy rank in Connecticut?
Discovery Academy is 346th of 596 and Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy is 574th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).