Timothy Edwards School vs. Capt. Nathan Hale School
Should I attend Timothy Edwards School or Capt. Nathan Hale 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
Timothy Edwards School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,145 students in grades 6-8, Timothy Edwards 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% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Capt. Nathan Hale School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,145 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#188 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
379
126
Grade 7 Students
371
127
Grade 8 Students
395
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
48%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
