Columbus Magnet School vs. Side By Side Charter School
Should I attend Columbus Magnet School or Side By Side Charter 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:
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Attribute
Diversity
Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
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 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
301 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#493 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
58
22
Grade 1 Students
37
22
Grade 2 Students
39
22
Grade 3 Students
39
24
Grade 4 Students
38
24
Grade 5 Students
37
24
Grade 6 Students
21
21
Grade 7 Students
17
21
Grade 8 Students
15
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
56%
% Black
15%
27%
% White
41%
11%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%