Park Avenue School vs. South Street School
Should you attend Park Avenue School or South Street 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
Park Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
South Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Avenue 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 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Street 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
608 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#507 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
101
58
Grade 1 Students
113
69
Grade 2 Students
108
55
Grade 3 Students
81
68
Grade 4 Students
107
69
Grade 5 Students
98
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
79%
72%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
12%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
