Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School vs Wequonnoc Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 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
Wequonnoc Magnet School
Taftville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
| Measure | Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School Norwich, Connecticut | Wequonnoc Magnet School Taftville, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 178 | #455 of 596 |
| National rank | #11968 of 15,369 | #29703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | Norwich | Taftville |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wequonnoc Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 29.8).
- •Wequonnoc Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Wequonnoc Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 85.3%).
- •Wequonnoc Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 197.
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 Wequonnoc Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Wequonnoc Magnet School ranks higher (43.4 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 Wequonnoc Magnet School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Taftville in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School: 593. Wequonnoc Magnet School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School and Wequonnoc Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School is 164th of 178 and Wequonnoc Magnet School is 455th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).