Concord Magnet School vs. Side By Side Charter School
Should you attend Concord Magnet School or Side By Side Charter 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
Concord Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Concord Magnet School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
320 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
42
22
Grade 1 Students
58
22
Grade 2 Students
37
23
Grade 3 Students
43
23
Grade 4 Students
41
23
Grade 5 Students
39
23
Grade 6 Students
22
22
Grade 7 Students
22
19
Grade 8 Students
16
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
58%
% Black
15%
25%
% White
40%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
