Norton School vs. Chapman School
Should you attend Norton School or Chapman 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
Norton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Chapman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chapman School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
428 students
369 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#47 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
49
Grade 1 Students
57
49
Grade 2 Students
76
62
Grade 3 Students
62
55
Grade 4 Students
48
49
Grade 5 Students
82
45
Grade 6 Students
62
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
75%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
