South End Elementary School vs. Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School
Should you attend South End Elementary School or Zaya A. Oshana Elementary 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
South End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South End Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
247 students
254 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#186 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
34
Grade 1 Students
43
46
Grade 2 Students
36
47
Grade 3 Students
44
48
Grade 4 Students
44
38
Grade 5 Students
37
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
17%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
81%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
