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Cloonan School vs. Dolan School

Should you attend Cloonan School or Dolan School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cloonan School
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dolan School
51 Toms Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cloonan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Dolan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Cloonan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Dolan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
511 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cloonan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dolan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cloonan School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dolan School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cloonan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dolan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cloonan School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dolan School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#754 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#648 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cloonan School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dolan School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cloonan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dolan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cloonan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dolan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cloonan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dolan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cloonan School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dolan School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
169
188
Grade 7 Students
179
189
Grade 8 Students
163
214

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cloonan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dolan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cloonan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dolan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cloonan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dolan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cloonan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dolan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cloonan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dolan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cloonan School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dolan School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cloonan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dolan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cloonan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dolan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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