Chapman School vs. Norton School
Should you attend Chapman School or Norton 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
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
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
369 students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#38 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
42
Grade 1 Students
55
45
Grade 2 Students
51
56
Grade 3 Students
67
77
Grade 4 Students
57
61
Grade 5 Students
50
48
Grade 6 Students
47
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
71%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%