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Side By Side Charter School vs. Rowayton School

Should you attend Side By Side Charter School or Rowayton 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
Side By Side Charter School
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rowayton School
1 Roton Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06853
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Side By Side Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Side By Side Charter School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowayton School ranks in the top 50% 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 61% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
236 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Side By Side Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rowayton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Side By Side Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rowayton School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Side By Side Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rowayton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Side By Side Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwalk 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

#469 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#321 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CT)
61%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Side By Side Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
59%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Side By Side Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in CT)
60-69%
(Top 30% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Side By Side Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwalk 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 Side By Side Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rowayton School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
22
73
Grade 1 Students
22
70
Grade 2 Students
22
79
Grade 3 Students
24
70
Grade 4 Students
24
64
Grade 5 Students
23
79
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Grade 7 Students
20
-
Grade 8 Students
19
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Side By Side Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Side By Side Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Side By Side Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Side By Side Charter 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 Black at Rowayton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Side By Side Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwalk 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Side By Side Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwalk School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Side By Side Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwalk 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
47%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Side By Side Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwalk 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
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Side By Side Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Side By Side Charter 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 Rowayton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwalk 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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