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Pumpkin Delight School vs. Mathewson School

Should you attend Pumpkin Delight School or Mathewson 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
Pumpkin Delight School
27 Art St.
Milford, CT 06460
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mathewson School
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pumpkin Delight 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 50-54% (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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mathewson 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
245 students
323 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pumpkin Delight School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mathewson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pumpkin Delight School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mathewson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pumpkin Delight School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mathewson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pumpkin Delight School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milford 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 Mathewson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#289 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#416 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pumpkin Delight 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 Mathewson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pumpkin Delight School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milford 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 Mathewson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pumpkin Delight School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milford 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 Mathewson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pumpkin Delight School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Milford 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 Mathewson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Milford School District 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 Pumpkin Delight School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mathewson School by grade.
Pre-K Students
63
-
Kindergarten Students
29
59
Grade 1 Students
34
55
Grade 2 Students
26
48
Grade 3 Students
28
58
Grade 4 Students
28
50
Grade 5 Students
37
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pumpkin Delight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pumpkin Delight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pumpkin Delight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pumpkin Delight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milford School District 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
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pumpkin Delight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pumpkin Delight School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milford School District 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
31%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pumpkin Delight School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pumpkin Delight School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milford 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 Mathewson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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