John Barry School vs. Hanover School
Should I attend John Barry School or Hanover 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
John Barry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hanover School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Barry 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanover 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 34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
470 students
435 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#539 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
17
Kindergarten Students
65
43
Grade 1 Students
66
56
Grade 2 Students
75
107
Grade 3 Students
91
61
Grade 4 Students
87
74
Grade 5 Students
84
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
68%
60%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
12%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
