Westover School
Tel:
(203)977-4572
- Westover School serves 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Westover School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Westover School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Westover School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Westover School is ranked within the top 50% of all 956 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westover School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #469 out of 956 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 25% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stamford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westover School is Stamford Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cloonan School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stamford Cloonan School Grades: 6-8 | 569 students
0.6 miles
11 West North St.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)977-4544 0.6 6-8 569 - Stamford Hart School Grades: K-5 | 631 students
0.6 miles
61 Adams Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)977-5082 0.6 K-5 631 - Stamford Stamford Charter School For Excellence Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 273 students
0.7 miles
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)989-0000 0.7 PK-3 273 - Riverside International School At Dundee Grades: K-5 | 365 students
0.9 miles
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203)637-3800 0.9 K-5 365 - Stamford Stillmeadow School Grades: K-5 | 654 students
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800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)977-4507 0.9 K-5 654
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