Norton School vs. Chapman School
Should I attend Norton School or Chapman 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
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
436 students
346 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#25 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
53
Grade 1 Students
53
56
Grade 2 Students
46
46
Grade 3 Students
78
45
Grade 4 Students
58
56
Grade 5 Students
69
43
Grade 6 Students
64
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
78%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%