Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School vs Norwich Free Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School
Norwich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,020 students
| Measure | Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School Norwich, Connecticut | Norwich Free Academy Norwich, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 178 | #115 of 180 |
| National rank | #11968 of 15,369 | #8827 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 593 | 2,020 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 2,020 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 35% |
| city | Norwich | Norwich |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwich Free Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 29.8).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Norwich Free Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 73.9%).
- •Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Norwich Free Academy is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 593.
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 Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School better than Norwich Free Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Norwich Free Academy ranks higher (48.3 vs 29.8 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 Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and Norwich Free Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School: 593. Norwich Free Academy: 2,020. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and Norwich Free Academy rank in Connecticut?
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School is 164th of 178 and Norwich Free Academy is 115th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).