Samuel Staples Elementary School vs. Helen Keller Middle School
Should I attend Samuel Staples Elementary School or Helen Keller Middle 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
Samuel Staples Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Helen Keller Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Staples Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Helen Keller Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
577 students
316 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#96 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
-
Kindergarten Students
87
-
Grade 1 Students
96
-
Grade 2 Students
89
-
Grade 3 Students
92
-
Grade 4 Students
96
-
Grade 5 Students
89
-
Grade 6 Students
-
96
Grade 7 Students
-
107
Grade 8 Students
-
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
76%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%