Chapman School vs. Norton School
Should you attend Chapman School or Norton 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
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norton School ranks in the top 5% 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 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
359 students
429 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#46 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
47
Grade 1 Students
57
72
Grade 2 Students
55
59
Grade 3 Students
48
45
Grade 4 Students
45
79
Grade 5 Students
59
63
Grade 6 Students
45
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
82%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
