Side By Side Charter School vs. Columbus Magnet School
Should I attend Side By Side Charter School or Columbus Magnet 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
Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Columbus Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Columbus Magnet 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
236 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#426 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
22
58
Grade 1 Students
22
37
Grade 2 Students
22
39
Grade 3 Students
24
39
Grade 4 Students
24
38
Grade 5 Students
24
37
Grade 6 Students
21
21
Grade 7 Students
21
17
Grade 8 Students
18
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
56%
32%
% Black
27%
15%
% White
11%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%