Mathewson School vs. Meadowside School
Should you attend Mathewson School or Meadowside 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
Mathewson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Meadowside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mathewson 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadowside School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
315 students
269 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#479 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
40
Grade 1 Students
48
51
Grade 2 Students
58
39
Grade 3 Students
50
49
Grade 4 Students
51
44
Grade 5 Students
53
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
25%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
63%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
