Reed School vs Waterbury Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reed School
Waterbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
820 students
| Measure | Reed School Waterbury, Connecticut | Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 596 | #143 of 180 |
| National rank | #43174 of 50,301 | #12248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 439 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 22.7).
- •Reed School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 89.3%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.1).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 439.
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 Reed School better than Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks higher (34.8 vs 22.7 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 Reed School and Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reed School: 439. Waterbury Arts Magnet School: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reed School and Waterbury Arts Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Reed School is 542nd of 596 and Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 143rd of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).