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Smith Elementary School vs John Paterson School

John Paterson School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, John Paterson School leads at 95.0%.

Ratings Comparison

MetricSmith Elementary SchoolJohn Paterson School
Overall Rating5.2 / 106.7 / 10
Academic Score4.47.1
Growth Score6.46.0
Diversity Index
Free/Reduced Lunch79.1%38.3%
Environment Score3.47.6
State Rank#702 of 990#450 of 990
State Percentile29th55th

Test Scores

SubjectSmith Elementary SchoolJohn Paterson School
Math Proficiency59.0%95.0%
Math (State Avg)
ELA Proficiency40.0%86.0%
ELA (State Avg)

School Details

DetailSmith Elementary SchoolJohn Paterson School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thPre-K – 4th
Enrollment469454
Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:112.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79.1%38.3%
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)31.6%11.2%
DistrictNew Britain School DistrictNewington School District
CityNew BritainNewington

Neighborhood

MetricNew Britain (06051)Newington (06111)
Median Household Income$48,682$98,585
Median Home Value$198,300$279,900
Median Rent$1,100$1,487
College Educated (Bachelor's+)10.1%40.4%
Poverty Rate23.2%7.2%
Avg Commute23 min22 min