Bugbee School vs. Duffy School
Should you attend Bugbee School or Duffy 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
Bugbee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Duffy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bugbee School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Duffy School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
343 students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#187 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
85
Grade 1 Students
46
86
Grade 2 Students
58
88
Grade 3 Students
71
86
Grade 4 Students
59
69
Grade 5 Students
62
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
74%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%