Riverside School vs. North Mianus School
Should I attend Riverside School or North Mianus 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
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Mianus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Mianus 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 83% (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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
457 students
498 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#30 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
64
76
Grade 1 Students
71
76
Grade 2 Students
73
87
Grade 3 Students
96
92
Grade 4 Students
67
83
Grade 5 Students
86
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
16%
% Hispanic
16%
13%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
72%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a
