Shepherd Glen School vs. Bear Path School
Should I attend Shepherd Glen School or Bear Path 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
Shepherd Glen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Bear Path School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shepherd Glen School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bear Path School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
297 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#333 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
52
Grade 1 Students
51
39
Grade 2 Students
41
52
Grade 3 Students
43
56
Grade 4 Students
40
65
Grade 5 Students
42
63
Grade 6 Students
35
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
24%
% Black
37%
17%
% White
20%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
