Orchard Hills School vs. Live Oaks School
Should I attend Orchard Hills School or Live Oaks 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
Orchard Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Live Oaks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Hills 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Live Oaks 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
343 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 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)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
58
Kindergarten Students
57
37
Grade 1 Students
57
32
Grade 2 Students
60
39
Grade 3 Students
40
35
Grade 4 Students
44
39
Grade 5 Students
52
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
74%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
