Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy vs Hayestown Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
450 students
Hayestown Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut | Hayestown Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 596 | #359 of 596 |
| National rank | #48503 of 50,301 | #19863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 52% |
| city | Bridgeport | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayestown Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 13.0).
- •Hayestown Avenue School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Hayestown Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Hayestown Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 93.6%).
- •Hayestown Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
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 Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy better than Hayestown Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayestown Avenue School ranks higher (57.6 vs 13.0 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 Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy and Hayestown Avenue School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy: 450. Hayestown Avenue School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy and Hayestown Avenue School rank in Connecticut?
Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy is 591st of 596 and Hayestown Avenue School is 359th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).