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Macdonough School vs. Spencer School

Should you attend Macdonough School or Spencer 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
Macdonough School
66 Spring St.
Middletown, CT 06457
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Spencer School
207 Westfield St.
Middletown, CT 06457
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Macdonough School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Spencer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer 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 30-34% (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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
265 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
24 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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Test Scores

#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#597 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
(Top 50% in CT)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Macdonough School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spencer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Macdonough School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spencer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Macdonough School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spencer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Spencer School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
38
42
Grade 1 Students
36
38
Grade 2 Students
29
41
Grade 3 Students
38
37
Grade 4 Students
44
48
Grade 5 Students
42
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
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% Hispanic
23%
17%
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% Black
25%
20%
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% White
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Macdonough School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
12%
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0.76
0.72
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macdonough School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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