Mathewson School vs. Meadowside School
Should I attend Mathewson School or Meadowside 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
Mathewson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Meadowside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mathewson 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowside School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
327 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#333 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
57
Grade 1 Students
55
40
Grade 2 Students
52
53
Grade 3 Students
54
50
Grade 4 Students
55
41
Grade 5 Students
69
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
23%
% Hispanic
14%
17%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
65%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
