Elm City Montessori School vs. Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Should I attend Elm City Montessori School or Barnard Environmental Magnet 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
Elm City Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Barnard Environmental Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Elm City Montessori 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barnard Environmental Magnet 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 6% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-8
Total Students
305 students
467 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#859 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
78
58
Kindergarten Students
31
47
Grade 1 Students
31
40
Grade 2 Students
37
58
Grade 3 Students
30
46
Grade 4 Students
19
37
Grade 5 Students
25
45
Grade 6 Students
21
39
Grade 7 Students
16
42
Grade 8 Students
17
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
28%
33%
% Black
30%
40%
% White
30%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
3
n/a
Extracurriculars
Gay Straight Alliance, SEL Student Mentors, Student Union
n/a