Union School vs. West District School
Should I attend Union School or West District 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
Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West District School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Union School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West District School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
316 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#58 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
87
Grade 1 Students
62
65
Grade 2 Students
58
74
Grade 3 Students
59
73
Grade 4 Students
77
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
22%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
61%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
