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Israel Putnam School vs. John Barry School

Should you attend Israel Putnam School or John Barry 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
Israel Putnam School
133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
John Barry School
124 Columbia St.
Meriden, CT 06450
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Israel Putnam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

John Barry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Israel Putnam 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 53% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Barry 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 46% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
482 students
451 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Israel Putnam School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Barry School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Israel Putnam School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Barry School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Israel Putnam School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Barry School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Israel Putnam School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meriden 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 John Barry School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meriden 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

#451 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#544 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Israel Putnam School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Barry School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in CT)
46%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Israel Putnam School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meriden School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Barry School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meriden School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Israel Putnam School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meriden 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 John Barry School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meriden School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Israel Putnam School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Meriden 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 John Barry School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Meriden 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 Israel Putnam School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Barry School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
61
Grade 1 Students
74
61
Grade 2 Students
63
67
Grade 3 Students
90
76
Grade 4 Students
85
90
Grade 5 Students
93
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Israel Putnam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Israel Putnam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Israel Putnam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Israel Putnam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meriden 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
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Israel Putnam School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Israel Putnam School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meriden 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
70%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Israel Putnam School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meriden 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
13%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Israel Putnam School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meriden 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 John Barry School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meriden 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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