Park Avenue School vs. South Street School
Should I attend Park Avenue School or South Street 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
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Avenue 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 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Street 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
610 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#816 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#699 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
56
Grade 1 Students
93
59
Grade 2 Students
94
71
Grade 3 Students
110
62
Grade 4 Students
99
71
Grade 5 Students
108
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
74%
71%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
16%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
