Spencer School vs. Moody School
Should I attend Spencer School or Moody 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
Moody 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 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Moody School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
249 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#210 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
30
29
Grade 1 Students
39
37
Grade 2 Students
38
33
Grade 3 Students
47
35
Grade 4 Students
50
31
Grade 5 Students
39
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
50%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
16%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%