Thomas W. Mahan School vs. Moriarty Magnet School
Should you attend Thomas W. Mahan School or Moriarty 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas W. Mahan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Moriarty Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas W. Mahan 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moriarty 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
255 students
461 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#765 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
60
Kindergarten Students
22
67
Grade 1 Students
44
69
Grade 2 Students
37
64
Grade 3 Students
39
71
Grade 4 Students
36
60
Grade 5 Students
39
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
2%
% Hispanic
29%
40%
% Black
11%
17%
% White
32%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
