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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 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 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
214 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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
43
59
Grade 1 Students
32
49
Grade 2 Students
33
50
Grade 3 Students
33
53
Grade 4 Students
35
52
Grade 5 Students
38
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
15%
20%
% White
48%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
