Rowayton School vs. Side By Side Charter School
Should you attend Rowayton School or Side By Side Charter 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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Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowayton School ranks in the top 50% 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 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
468 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
71
22
Grade 1 Students
83
22
Grade 2 Students
77
23
Grade 3 Students
72
23
Grade 4 Students
86
23
Grade 5 Students
79
23
Grade 6 Students
-
22
Grade 7 Students
-
19
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
58%
% Black
8%
25%
% White
54%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
