Martin School vs. Highland Park School
Should I attend Martin School or Highland Park 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
Martin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Highland Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Martin 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Highland Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
213 students
334 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#695 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
72
Grade 1 Students
49
61
Grade 2 Students
27
72
Grade 3 Students
49
58
Grade 4 Students
40
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
34%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
38%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
