Wolcott School vs. Bugbee School
Should you attend Wolcott School or Bugbee 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
Wolcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Bugbee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wolcott School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bugbee School ranks in the top 1% 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
354 students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#9 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
47
Grade 1 Students
63
46
Grade 2 Students
59
58
Grade 3 Students
58
71
Grade 4 Students
61
59
Grade 5 Students
68
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
20%
9%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
48%
74%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%