Thomas Hooker School vs. John Barry School
Should you attend Thomas Hooker School or John Barry 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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John Barry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Hooker School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Barry 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 35% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#612 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
61
Grade 1 Students
93
61
Grade 2 Students
32
67
Grade 3 Students
35
76
Grade 4 Students
50
90
Grade 5 Students
36
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
56%
71%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
27%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
