Edith E. Mackrille School vs. Alma E. Pagels School
Should I attend Edith E. Mackrille School or Alma E. Pagels 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
Edith E. Mackrille School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Alma E. Pagels School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Edith E. Mackrille 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alma E. Pagels 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
314 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#580 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
13
Kindergarten Students
70
63
Grade 1 Students
58
72
Grade 2 Students
53
58
Grade 3 Students
56
75
Grade 4 Students
62
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
21%
24%
% White
32%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
