Alma E. Pagels School vs. Edith E. Mackrille School
Should you attend Alma E. Pagels School or Edith E. Mackrille School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alma E. Pagels School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Edith E. Mackrille School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alma E. Pagels 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Edith E. Mackrille School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
363 students
311 students


% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#207 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70-74%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
15
30
Kindergarten Students
64
52
Grade 1 Students
77
55
Grade 2 Students
89
69
Grade 3 Students
60
56
Grade 4 Students
58
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%


% Hispanic
31%
31%


% Black
24%
24%


% White
31%
35%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.75
0.73


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%

