Highland School vs. Chapman School
Should I attend Highland School or Chapman 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
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 766 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
766 students
346 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#25 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
102
53
Grade 1 Students
111
56
Grade 2 Students
111
46
Grade 3 Students
106
45
Grade 4 Students
112
56
Grade 5 Students
108
43
Grade 6 Students
116
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
77%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%