Bear Path School vs. Spring Glen School
Should you attend Bear Path School or Spring Glen 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
Bear Path School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Spring Glen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bear Path 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 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spring Glen 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 69% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
385 students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#185 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
41
Grade 1 Students
50
47
Grade 2 Students
52
30
Grade 3 Students
62
63
Grade 4 Students
59
60
Grade 5 Students
58
50
Grade 6 Students
58
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
25%
20%
% Black
22%
12%
% White
39%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%