Macdonough School vs. Snow School
Should you attend Macdonough School or Snow 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
Macdonough School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Snow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macdonough 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Snow School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
227 students
332 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#429 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
113
Kindergarten Students
38
33
Grade 1 Students
36
37
Grade 2 Students
29
40
Grade 3 Students
38
35
Grade 4 Students
44
39
Grade 5 Students
42
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
23%
19%
% Black
25%
20%
% White
34%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
