South Street School vs. Park Avenue School
Should you attend South Street School or Park Avenue 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
South Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Street 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Avenue 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 32% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
372 students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#684 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
77
Grade 1 Students
62
89
Grade 2 Students
71
97
Grade 3 Students
74
108
Grade 4 Students
55
105
Grade 5 Students
63
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
71%
77%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
12%
13%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%