South School vs. West School
Should I attend South School or West 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
South School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
522 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#3 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
50
Kindergarten Students
78
75
Grade 1 Students
91
85
Grade 2 Students
127
87
Grade 3 Students
105
79
Grade 4 Students
121
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
78%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a