Nathan Hale Middle School vs Tracey Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan Hale Middle School
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
Tracey Magnet School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Nathan Hale Middle School Norwalk, Connecticut | Tracey Magnet School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 178 | #463 of 596 |
| National rank | #7817 of 15,369 | #30594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 39% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 42.1).
- •Tracey Magnet School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 60.8%).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •Nathan Hale Middle School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 434.
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 Nathan Hale Middle School better than Tracey Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Middle School ranks higher (49.2 vs 42.1 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 Nathan Hale Middle School and Tracey Magnet School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan Hale Middle School: 499. Tracey Magnet School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan Hale Middle School and Tracey Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Nathan Hale Middle School is 135th of 178 and Tracey Magnet School is 463rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).