Capt. Nathan Hale School vs. Timothy Edwards School
Should I attend Capt. Nathan Hale School or Timothy Edwards 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
Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Timothy Edwards School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,145 students in grades 6-8, Timothy Edwards School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
398 students
1,145 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#238 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
126
379
Grade 7 Students
127
371
Grade 8 Students
145
395
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
31%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
