North Mianus School vs. Riverside School
Should you attend North Mianus School or Riverside 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
North Mianus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Mianus School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
423 students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
93%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
91%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
57
Grade 1 Students
67
86
Grade 2 Students
80
73
Grade 3 Students
78
69
Grade 4 Students
76
78
Grade 5 Students
84
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
18%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
66%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a