Waddell School vs. Braeburn School
Should I attend Waddell School or Braeburn 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
Waddell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Braeburn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Waddell School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Braeburn School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
474 students
323 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#543 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#118 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
98
42
Grade 1 Students
87
63
Grade 2 Students
104
47
Grade 3 Students
91
55
Grade 4 Students
94
51
Grade 5 Students
-
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
8%
% Black
25%
6%
% White
19%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%