Toquam Magnet School vs. Westover School
Should you attend Toquam Magnet School or Westover 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
Toquam Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Westover School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Toquam Magnet 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 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westover 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 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
549 students
521 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#521 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
93
Grade 1 Students
97
96
Grade 2 Students
72
83
Grade 3 Students
80
89
Grade 4 Students
101
83
Grade 5 Students
103
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
70%
46%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
13%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
