Columbus Magnet School vs. Rowayton School
Should I attend Columbus Magnet School or Rowayton 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
Columbus Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Rowayton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbus Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowayton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
301 students
467 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#240 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
85
Grade 1 Students
37
82
Grade 2 Students
39
75
Grade 3 Students
39
91
Grade 4 Students
38
82
Grade 5 Students
37
52
Grade 6 Students
21
-
Grade 7 Students
17
-
Grade 8 Students
15
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
32%
32%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
41%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
