Edith E. Mackrille School vs. Alma E. Pagels School
Should you attend Edith E. Mackrille School or Alma E. Pagels 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
Edith E. Mackrille School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Alma E. Pagels School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Edith E. Mackrille School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alma E. Pagels School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
320 students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#573 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
15
Kindergarten Students
58
61
Grade 1 Students
49
71
Grade 2 Students
55
69
Grade 3 Students
71
85
Grade 4 Students
60
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
33%
35%
% Black
24%
25%
% White
32%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%