Bear Path School vs. Spring Glen School
Should you attend Bear Path School or Spring Glen 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
Bear Path School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Spring Glen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bear Path 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 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spring Glen School ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
406 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#199 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
33
Grade 1 Students
56
58
Grade 2 Students
49
57
Grade 3 Students
53
47
Grade 4 Students
57
55
Grade 5 Students
70
56
Grade 6 Students
67
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
17%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
47%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
