Norton School vs. Chapman School
Should you attend Norton School or Chapman 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
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norton School ranks in the top 5% 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% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (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 29% 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-6
K-6
Total Students
412 students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#45 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
42
Grade 1 Students
45
55
Grade 2 Students
56
51
Grade 3 Students
77
67
Grade 4 Students
61
57
Grade 5 Students
48
50
Grade 6 Students
83
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
74%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%