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Stillmeadow School vs. Toquam Magnet School

Should you attend Stillmeadow School or Toquam Magnet 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
Stillmeadow School
800 Stillwater Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Toquam Magnet School
123 Ridgewood Ave.
Stamford, CT 06907
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stillmeadow School ranks in the bottom 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 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Toquam 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
604 students
549 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stillmeadow School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Toquam Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stillmeadow School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Toquam Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stillmeadow School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Toquam Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stillmeadow School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stamford 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

#520 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#686 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stillmeadow 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 Toquam Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CT)
28%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stillmeadow School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stillmeadow School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stillmeadow School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stamford 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 Stillmeadow School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Toquam Magnet School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
98
96
Grade 1 Students
97
97
Grade 2 Students
123
72
Grade 3 Students
87
80
Grade 4 Students
104
101
Grade 5 Students
95
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stillmeadow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stillmeadow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stillmeadow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stillmeadow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stamford 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
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stillmeadow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stillmeadow School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stamford 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%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stillmeadow School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stamford 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
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stillmeadow School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stamford 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 Toquam Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stamford 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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