Hallen School vs Read School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallen School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Read School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
863 students
| Measure | Hallen School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Read School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 596 | #589 of 596 |
| National rank | #45784 of 50,301 | #48182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 280 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hallen School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 13.8).
- •Hallen School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Read School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Hallen School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 88.8%).
- •Hallen School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •Read School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 280.
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 Hallen School better than Read School?
On the Success Index (US), Hallen School ranks higher (18.5 vs 13.8 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 Hallen School and Read School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hallen School: 280. Read School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hallen School and Read School rank in Connecticut?
Hallen School is 565th of 596 and Read School is 589th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).