Joseph O. Goodwin School vs. Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
Should you attend Joseph O. Goodwin School or Dr. Thomas S. O'connell 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
Joseph O. Goodwin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph O. Goodwin 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
337 students
523 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#497 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
46
83
Grade 1 Students
65
79
Grade 2 Students
54
98
Grade 3 Students
61
88
Grade 4 Students
58
84
Grade 5 Students
53
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%


% Hispanic
47%
48%


% Black
27%
26%


% White
13%
20%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.67


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
48%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%

