M. D. Fox School vs Park Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M. D. Fox School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Park Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | M. D. Fox School Hartford, Connecticut | Park Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 596 | #397 of 596 |
| National rank | #46130 of 50,301 | #23698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 562 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 49% |
| city | Hartford | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 17.9).
- •Park Avenue School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 13%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 74.9%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
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 M. D. Fox School better than Park Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Avenue School ranks higher (52.1 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 M. D. Fox School and Park Avenue School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M. D. Fox School: 562. Park Avenue School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M. D. Fox School and Park Avenue School rank in Connecticut?
M. D. Fox School is 573rd of 596 and Park Avenue School is 397th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).