Great Plain School vs. Pembroke School
Should I attend Great Plain School or Pembroke 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
Great Plain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Pembroke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Plain 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pembroke 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 15-19% (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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
282 students
341 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#739 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
60
Grade 1 Students
42
43
Grade 2 Students
57
55
Grade 3 Students
44
60
Grade 4 Students
41
70
Grade 5 Students
42
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
56%
58%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
29%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
