Duggan School vs Hopeville School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duggan School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
429 students
Hopeville School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Duggan School Waterbury, Connecticut | Hopeville School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 596 | #536 of 596 |
| National rank | #36030 of 50,301 | #42758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 429 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duggan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 23.3).
- •Duggan School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Duggan School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Hopeville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 88.6%).
- •Hopeville School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
- •Duggan School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 291.
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 Duggan School better than Hopeville School?
On the Success Index (US), Duggan School ranks higher (33.8 vs 23.3 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 Duggan School and Hopeville School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duggan School: 429. Hopeville School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duggan School and Hopeville School rank in Connecticut?
Duggan School is 493rd of 596 and Hopeville School is 536th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).