Newfield School vs. Westover School
Should you attend Newfield School or Westover 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
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Top Rankings
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Westover School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newfield 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 40% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westover 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 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
543 students
521 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#521 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
93
Grade 1 Students
93
96
Grade 2 Students
100
83
Grade 3 Students
75
89
Grade 4 Students
99
83
Grade 5 Students
83
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
52%
46%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
