Whiting Lane School vs. Morley School
Should I attend Whiting Lane School or Morley 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
Whiting Lane School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Morley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whiting Lane 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morley 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 65-69% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
376 students
280 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#181 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
96
-
Kindergarten Students
54
40
Grade 1 Students
51
51
Grade 2 Students
39
47
Grade 3 Students
38
34
Grade 4 Students
54
63
Grade 5 Students
44
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
21%
10%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
50%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
