Westover School vs. Hart School
Should you attend Westover School or Hart 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
Westover School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Hart School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hart School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
532 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#488 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
90
Grade 1 Students
88
97
Grade 2 Students
89
80
Grade 3 Students
87
101
Grade 4 Students
84
98
Grade 5 Students
94
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
% Hispanic
44%
54%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
18%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
