Bear Path School vs. Spring Glen School
Should I attend Bear Path School or Spring Glen School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bear Path School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Spring Glen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bear Path School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spring Glen School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
396 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#112 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
51
Grade 1 Students
39
58
Grade 2 Students
52
52
Grade 3 Students
56
61
Grade 4 Students
65
54
Grade 5 Students
63
66
Grade 6 Students
69
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
15%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
48%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%