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School Comparison

Mathewson School
vs.
Orange Avenue School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mathewson School
Orange Avenue School
  • Orange Avenue School reported a higher students per counselor than Mathewson School (344:1 vs. 327:1).
  • Mathewson School reported a higher gifted & talented than Orange Avenue School (12 vs. 7).
  • Mathewson School reported a higher chronically absent students than Orange Avenue School (45 vs. 41).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Mathewson School reported a higher chronically absent students than Orange Avenue School (45 vs. 41).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Mathewson School reported a higher gifted & talented than Orange Avenue School (12 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Orange Avenue School reported a higher students per counselor than Mathewson School (344:1 vs. 327:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Mathewson School
$27,086.4
Orange Avenue School
$27,086.4
Local revenue share
Mathewson School
75.6%
Orange Avenue School
75.6%
State revenue share
Mathewson School
19.4%
Orange Avenue School
19.4%
Federal revenue share
Mathewson School
5%
Orange Avenue School
5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mathewson School
13.9%
Orange Avenue School
13.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$86,266
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$86,266
Poverty rate
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
11.6%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
41.1%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
41.1%
Unemployment rate
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
3.2%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.