Rowayton School vs. Side By Side Charter School
Should you attend Rowayton School or Side By Side Charter 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
Rowayton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowayton School ranks in the top 50% 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 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter 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 16:1 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
402 students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#416 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
58
22
Grade 1 Students
74
23
Grade 2 Students
63
21
Grade 3 Students
72
22
Grade 4 Students
69
22
Grade 5 Students
66
24
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
23
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
30%
61%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
56%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%