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Sayles School vs. Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School

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School Overview

School
Sayles School
25 Scotland Road
Baltic, CT 06330
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sayles 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 35-39% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet 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 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
284 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sayles School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sayles School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sayles School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sayles School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New London 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

#663 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#572 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sayles 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sayles School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New London School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sayles School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New London School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% 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 Sayles School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New London 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 Sayles School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
29
70
Grade 1 Students
29
80
Grade 2 Students
26
76
Grade 3 Students
24
79
Grade 4 Students
29
95
Grade 5 Students
26
79
Grade 6 Students
34
-
Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sayles School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sprague School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sayles School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sayles School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New London 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%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sayles School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sayles School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New London School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sayles School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New London 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
45%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sayles School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New London 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
11%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sayles School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sprague 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 Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New London 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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