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