Lawrence School vs. Moody School
Should you attend Lawrence School or Moody 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
Lawrence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Moody School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moody 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
305 students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#225 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
11
Kindergarten Students
34
32
Grade 1 Students
54
34
Grade 2 Students
55
40
Grade 3 Students
53
27
Grade 4 Students
44
37
Grade 5 Students
55
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
47%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%