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North Stonington Elementary School vs. Mile Creek School

Should you attend North Stonington Elementary School or Mile Creek 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.
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School Overview

School
North Stonington Elementary School
311 Norwich/westerly Rd.
North Stonington, CT 06359
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mile Creek School
205 Mile Creek Rd.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

North Stonington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Mile Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Stonington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mile Creek School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
406 students
311 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Stonington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mile Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Stonington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mile Creek School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Stonington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mile Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Stonington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Stonington School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mile Creek School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School District 18 and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#172 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
#62 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Stonington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mile Creek School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in CT)
75-79%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Stonington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Stonington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mile Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School District 18 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Stonington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Stonington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mile Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School District 18 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Stonington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Stonington School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mile Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Regional School District 18 and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Stonington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mile Creek School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
-
Kindergarten Students
53
54
Grade 1 Students
43
51
Grade 2 Students
55
60
Grade 3 Students
50
42
Grade 4 Students
56
58
Grade 5 Students
50
46
Grade 6 Students
62
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Stonington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Stonington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mile Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School District 18 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Stonington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Stonington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mile Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School District 18 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Stonington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Stonington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mile Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School District 18 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Stonington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Stonington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mile Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School District 18 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Stonington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Stonington School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mile Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School District 18 and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Stonington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Stonington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mile Creek School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School District 18 and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Stonington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Stonington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mile Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School District 18 and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Stonington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Stonington School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mile Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School District 18 and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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