Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School vs. Dr. John A. Langford School
Should I attend Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School or Dr. John A. Langford 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
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Diversity
Dr. John A. Langford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. John A. Langford 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
524 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#699 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
58
Grade 1 Students
88
44
Grade 2 Students
86
61
Grade 3 Students
97
40
Grade 4 Students
85
46
Grade 5 Students
78
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
48%
57%
% Black
25%
31%
% White
20%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
