Moody School vs. Lawrence School
Should you attend Moody School or Lawrence 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
Moody School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Lawrence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Moody School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawrence 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 25-29% (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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
214 students
321 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#637 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
55
Grade 1 Students
39
56
Grade 2 Students
32
56
Grade 3 Students
35
51
Grade 4 Students
35
51
Grade 5 Students
36
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
50%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
