Henry James Memorial School vs. King Philip Middle School
Should you attend Henry James Memorial School or King Philip Middle 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
Henry James Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
King Philip Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 685 students in grades 7-8, Henry James Memorial 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 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, King Philip Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 49% 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
7-8
6-8
Total Students
685 students
820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#251 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
276
Grade 7 Students
340
276
Grade 8 Students
345
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
20%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
68%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%