Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School vs Prendergast School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
Prendergast School
Ansonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
| Measure | Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury, Connecticut | Prendergast School Ansonia, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 596 | #486 of 596 |
| National rank | #20069 of 50,301 | #35160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 590 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Waterbury | Ansonia |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 35.2).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 64.6%).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 588.
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 Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School better than Prendergast School?
On the Success Index (US), Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School ranks higher (57.3 vs 35.2 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 Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and Prendergast School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Ansonia in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School: 590. Prendergast School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School and Prendergast School rank in Connecticut?
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is 361st of 596 and Prendergast School is 486th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).