Governor William Pitkin School vs. Montessori Magnet School
Should you attend Governor William Pitkin School or Montessori Magnet 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
Governor William Pitkin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Montessori Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Governor William Pitkin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montessori Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
332 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#765 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
84
Kindergarten Students
52
44
Grade 1 Students
49
45
Grade 2 Students
62
43
Grade 3 Students
56
40
Grade 4 Students
56
52
Grade 5 Students
57
42
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
44%
65%
% Black
27%
10%
% White
12%
15%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
