Ridgebury Elementary School vs. Branchville Elementary School
Should I attend Ridgebury Elementary School or Branchville Elementary 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
Ridgebury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Branchville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgebury Elementary 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 75-79% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Branchville Elementary 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 80-84% (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 14:1 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
350 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#17 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
-
Kindergarten Students
52
49
Grade 1 Students
49
57
Grade 2 Students
57
58
Grade 3 Students
67
62
Grade 4 Students
59
64
Grade 5 Students
62
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
80%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
