Side By Side Charter School

10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter 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 14:1 is higher 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 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Side By Side Charter School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Side By Side Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Side By Side Charter School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#469 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Side By Side Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Side By Side Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Side By Side Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Side By Side Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Side By Side Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Side By Side Charter School's ranking?
Side By Side Charter School is ranked #469 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Side By Side Charter School often compared to?
Side By Side Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Side By Side Charter School?
236 students attend Side By Side Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Side By Side Charter School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Side By Side Charter School?
Side By Side Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Side By Side Charter School offer ?
Side By Side Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Side By Side Charter School part of?
Side By Side Charter School is part of Side By Side Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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