Dr. Charles E. Murphy School vs. Lillie B. Haynes School
Should you attend Dr. Charles E. Murphy School or Lillie B. Haynes 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
Top Rankings
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Lillie B. Haynes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Charles E. Murphy 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lillie B. Haynes 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
296 students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#209 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
40
65
Grade 1 Students
49
73
Grade 2 Students
51
75
Grade 3 Students
55
90
Grade 4 Students
59
62
Grade 5 Students
41
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
15%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
70%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%