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 533 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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 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 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
533 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
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
90
90
Grade 1 Students
72
88
Grade 2 Students
81
89
Grade 3 Students
95
87
Grade 4 Students
101
84
Grade 5 Students
94
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
70%
44%
% Black
10%
23%
% White
11%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
