Bugbee School vs. Norfeldt School
Should you attend Bugbee School or Norfeldt 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
Norfeldt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 365 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norfeldt 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
365 students
355 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#100 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
60
Grade 1 Students
54
61
Grade 2 Students
69
66
Grade 3 Students
61
53
Grade 4 Students
61
60
Grade 5 Students
67
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
73%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
