Hill Central Music Academy vs Truman School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 491 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Central Music Academy
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students
Truman School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
460 students
| Measure | Hill Central Music Academy New Haven, Connecticut | Truman School New Haven, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 596 | #528 of 596 |
| National rank | #46118 of 50,301 | #41109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 430 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 17.9).
- •Truman School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Truman School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Truman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 83.3%).
- •Truman School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Truman School is the larger school with 460 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 Hill Central Music Academy better than Truman School?
On the Success Index (US), Truman School ranks higher (26.0 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 Hill Central Music Academy and Truman School?
About 491 m in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Central Music Academy: 430. Truman School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Central Music Academy and Truman School rank in Connecticut?
Hill Central Music Academy is 572nd of 596 and Truman School is 528th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).