Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy vs Tracey Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
Norwalk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
Tracey Magnet School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy Norwalk, Connecticut | Tracey Magnet School Norwalk, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 178 | #463 of 596 |
| National rank | #9875 of 15,369 | #30594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 637 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tracey Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 39.8).
- •Tracey Magnet School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Tracey Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 62.5%).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is the larger school with 637 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 Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy better than Tracey Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Tracey Magnet School ranks higher (42.1 vs 39.8 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 Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and Tracey Magnet School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy: 637. Tracey Magnet School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and Tracey Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy is 148th of 178 and Tracey Magnet School is 463rd of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).