Spencer School vs. Macdonough School
Should I attend Spencer School or Macdonough 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
Spencer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Macdonough School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macdonough 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 30-34% (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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
249 students
200 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#543 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
30
33
Grade 1 Students
39
21
Grade 2 Students
38
43
Grade 3 Students
47
30
Grade 4 Students
50
30
Grade 5 Students
39
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
17%
27%
% White
50%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
