Thames River Magnet School vs. Charles Barnum Magnet School
Should you attend Thames River Magnet School or Charles Barnum Magnet 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
Thames River Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Charles Barnum Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thames River Magnet 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Barnum Magnet 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
528 students
347 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#391 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
95
6
Kindergarten Students
91
56
Grade 1 Students
76
65
Grade 2 Students
72
53
Grade 3 Students
85
65
Grade 4 Students
51
57
Grade 5 Students
58
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
25%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
46%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
18%
