Highland School vs. Doolittle School
Should I attend Highland School or Doolittle 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
Doolittle 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 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Doolittle School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
766 students
484 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#112 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
102
37
Grade 1 Students
111
59
Grade 2 Students
111
77
Grade 3 Students
106
80
Grade 4 Students
112
87
Grade 5 Students
108
70
Grade 6 Students
116
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
77%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
