Thomas W. Mahan School vs. Moriarty Magnet School
Should I attend Thomas W. Mahan School or Moriarty 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
Thomas W. Mahan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Moriarty Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas W. Mahan School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Moriarty Magnet 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
232 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#698 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
24
60
Grade 1 Students
36
70
Grade 2 Students
39
67
Grade 3 Students
36
64
Grade 4 Students
50
70
Grade 5 Students
34
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
2%
% Hispanic
25%
36%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
30%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%