Thames River Magnet School vs. Charles Barnum School
Should I attend Thames River Magnet School or Charles Barnum 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
Thames River Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thames River 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 45-49% (which is higher than 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Barnum 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
516 students
331 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#426 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
90
1
Kindergarten Students
97
54
Grade 1 Students
72
54
Grade 2 Students
85
65
Grade 3 Students
55
50
Grade 4 Students
62
48
Grade 5 Students
55
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
44%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
22%
