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
Most improved public schools
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
Overview
Serving 257 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 41%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 404 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
257 students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#745 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
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
60
39
Kindergarten Students
30
35
Grade 1 Students
23
60
Grade 2 Students
38
69
Grade 3 Students
33
68
Grade 4 Students
39
70
Grade 5 Students
34
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
39%
% Black
12%
17%
% White
30%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%