Ruth Chaffee School vs. Bolton Center School
Should I attend Ruth Chaffee School or Bolton Center 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
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Bolton Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ruth Chaffee 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 55-59% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bolton Center 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 46% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
319 students
495 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#384 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
12
Kindergarten Students
60
41
Grade 1 Students
65
50
Grade 2 Students
57
45
Grade 3 Students
62
56
Grade 4 Students
56
58
Grade 5 Students
-
53
Grade 6 Students
-
59
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
2%
% Hispanic
23%
11%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
55%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
