Bugbee School vs. Duffy School
Should you attend Bugbee School or Duffy 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
Bugbee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Duffy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bugbee School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 475 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
371 students
475 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#175 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
85
Grade 1 Students
68
86
Grade 2 Students
63
69
Grade 3 Students
60
71
Grade 4 Students
64
91
Grade 5 Students
62
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
