W. B. Sweeney School vs. Natchaug School
Should I attend W. B. Sweeney School or Natchaug 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
W. B. Sweeney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Natchaug School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. B. Sweeney 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Natchaug 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
213 students
278 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#834 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
42
Grade 1 Students
31
43
Grade 2 Students
34
43
Grade 3 Students
48
40
Grade 4 Students
33
52
Grade 5 Students
26
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
81%
75%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
14%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
