Israel Putnam School vs. John Barry School
Should you attend Israel Putnam School or John Barry 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
Israel Putnam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
John Barry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Israel Putnam 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 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Barry 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 46% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
445 students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#544 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
64
Grade 1 Students
77
66
Grade 2 Students
75
63
Grade 3 Students
70
70
Grade 4 Students
81
74
Grade 5 Students
81
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
56%
69%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
17%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%