Riverside School vs. North Mianus School
Should you attend Riverside School or North Mianus 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
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Mianus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Mianus 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 82% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
435 students
492 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#15 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
77
Grade 1 Students
64
85
Grade 2 Students
70
75
Grade 3 Students
74
84
Grade 4 Students
92
89
Grade 5 Students
64
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
15%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a
