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 226 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 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
226 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
-
124
Kindergarten Students
33
36
Grade 1 Students
42
38
Grade 2 Students
32
33
Grade 3 Students
30
40
Grade 4 Students
50
35
Grade 5 Students
39
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
30%
24%
% Black
23%
20%
% White
30%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
