Alfred W. Hanmer School vs. Discovery Academy
Should you attend Alfred W. Hanmer School or Discovery Academy? 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
Alfred W. Hanmer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Discovery Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alfred W. Hanmer 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
308 students
522 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
37 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#597 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30-34%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
-
120
Kindergarten Students
38
67
Grade 1 Students
46
67
Grade 2 Students
50
67
Grade 3 Students
44
68
Grade 4 Students
44
68
Grade 5 Students
40
65
Grade 6 Students
46
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%


% Hispanic
13%
49%


% Black
6%
16%


% White
69%
24%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.50
0.68


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

