Driggs School vs Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
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.
Driggs School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Driggs School Waterbury, Connecticut | Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 596 | #361 of 596 |
| National rank | #46000 of 50,301 | #20069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 51% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 18.1).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 21%).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Driggs School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 410.
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 Driggs School better than Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School ranks higher (57.3 vs 18.1 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 Driggs School and Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Driggs School: 410. Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Driggs School and Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Driggs School is 569th of 596 and Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is 361st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).