Riverside School vs. North Mianus School
Should you attend Riverside School or North Mianus 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
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Mianus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
440 students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#8 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
38
Grade 1 Students
86
67
Grade 2 Students
73
80
Grade 3 Students
69
78
Grade 4 Students
78
76
Grade 5 Students
77
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
14%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
n/a