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A. W. Cox School vs. Guilford Lakes School

Should you attend A. W. Cox School or Guilford Lakes 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
A. W. Cox School
143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Guilford Lakes School
40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

A. W. Cox School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Guilford Lakes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, A. W. Cox School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Guilford Lakes School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
260 students
348 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A. W. Cox School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Guilford Lakes School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A. W. Cox School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Guilford Lakes School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A. W. Cox School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Guilford Lakes School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A. W. Cox School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Guilford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Guilford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#110 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
#154 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A. W. Cox School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Guilford Lakes School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in CT)
70-74%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A. W. Cox School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Guilford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guilford Lakes School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Guilford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CT)
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A. W. Cox School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Guilford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guilford Lakes School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Guilford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of A. W. Cox School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Guilford Lakes School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
56
62
Grade 1 Students
50
56
Grade 2 Students
57
70
Grade 3 Students
41
50
Grade 4 Students
56
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at A. W. Cox School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Guilford Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A. W. Cox School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Guilford Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A. W. Cox School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Guilford Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
72%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A. W. Cox School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Guilford Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A. W. Cox School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Guilford Lakes School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Guilford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of A. W. Cox School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Guilford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Guilford Lakes School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Guilford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A. W. Cox School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Guilford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Guilford Lakes School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Guilford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at A. W. Cox School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Guilford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Guilford Lakes School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Guilford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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