Engineering - Science University Magnet School vs Hill Central Music Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 6–12
608 students
Hill Central Music Academy
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
| Measure | Engineering - Science University Magnet School West Haven, Connecticut | Hill Central Music Academy New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 180 | #572 of 596 |
| National rank | #4771 of 16,910 | #46118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 608 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 15% |
| city | West Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 17.9).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 15%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 83.3%).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.8).
- •Engineering - Science University Magnet School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 430.
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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School better than Hill Central Music Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Engineering - Science University Magnet School ranks higher (64.0 vs 17.9 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 Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Hill Central Music Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between West Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Engineering - Science University Magnet School: 608. Hill Central Music Academy: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Engineering - Science University Magnet School and Hill Central Music Academy rank in Connecticut?
Engineering - Science University Magnet School is 88th of 180 and Hill Central Music Academy is 572nd of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).