Norton School vs. Chapman School
Should you attend Norton School or Chapman 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
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
429 students
359 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#47 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
50
Grade 1 Students
72
57
Grade 2 Students
59
55
Grade 3 Students
45
48
Grade 4 Students
79
45
Grade 5 Students
63
59
Grade 6 Students
64
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
76%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
