Wolcott School vs. Duffy School
Should I attend Wolcott School or Duffy 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
Wolcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Duffy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wolcott School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duffy 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 70% (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 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
359 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#155 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
86
Grade 1 Students
51
69
Grade 2 Students
65
67
Grade 3 Students
60
88
Grade 4 Students
56
75
Grade 5 Students
71
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
10%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
48%
74%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%