Hart School vs. Westover School
Should I attend Hart School or Westover 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
Hart School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Westover School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hart 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 46% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westover 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 48% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
532 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
78
Grade 1 Students
88
90
Grade 2 Students
100
86
Grade 3 Students
92
87
Grade 4 Students
84
102
Grade 5 Students
88
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
% Hispanic
53%
45%
% Black
12%
23%
% White
16%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%