Moody School vs. Spencer School
Should I attend Moody School or Spencer 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
Moody School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Spencer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Moody School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
199 students
249 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#663 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Kindergarten Students
29
30
Grade 1 Students
37
39
Grade 2 Students
33
38
Grade 3 Students
35
47
Grade 4 Students
31
50
Grade 5 Students
34
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
16%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
50%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
13%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%