Frank A. Berry School vs Shelter Rock School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank A. Berry School
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
378 students
Shelter Rock School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Frank A. Berry School Bethel, Connecticut | Shelter Rock School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 596 | #423 of 596 |
| National rank | #4603 of 50,301 | #26454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Bethel | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank A. Berry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 48.1).
- •Frank A. Berry School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Frank A. Berry School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Frank A. Berry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 59.4%).
- •Frank A. Berry School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Shelter Rock School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 378.
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 Frank A. Berry School better than Shelter Rock School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank A. Berry School ranks higher (80.7 vs 48.1 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 Frank A. Berry School and Shelter Rock School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank A. Berry School: 378. Shelter Rock School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank A. Berry School and Shelter Rock School rank in Connecticut?
Frank A. Berry School is 178th of 596 and Shelter Rock School is 423rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).