Meadowside School vs. Mathewson School
Should I attend Meadowside School or Mathewson 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
Meadowside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Mathewson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
286 students
327 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#408 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
42
Grade 1 Students
40
55
Grade 2 Students
53
52
Grade 3 Students
50
54
Grade 4 Students
41
55
Grade 5 Students
45
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
14%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
49%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
