Rowayton School vs. Side By Side Charter School
Should I attend Rowayton School or Side By Side Charter 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
Rowayton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowayton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
467 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#493 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
85
22
Grade 1 Students
82
22
Grade 2 Students
75
22
Grade 3 Students
91
24
Grade 4 Students
82
24
Grade 5 Students
52
24
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
56%
% Black
9%
27%
% White
53%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%