St. Matthew School vs. St. Joseph School
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School Overview
Overview
St. Matthew School is a small private Catholic school located in Forestville, Connecticut and serves the members of St. Matthew parish, local parishes and the surrounding communities.
As God's covenant people, we fulfill the religious and academic purpose of Catholic education to teach Catholic doctrine and moral values, to develop academic skills, to create a high standard of academic achievement, to build a positive self image and respect for others. The St. Matthew School Development Program was established in 1990 and is largely a volunteer, school board driven, comprehensive process, which strives to develop friends, students, and funds.
The Development Program's purpose is essentially threefold to build awareness and acceptance for St.Matthew School, To seek and retain students for the school.
St. Matthew School is committed to the education of the whole child by recognizing and accepting each individual regardless of age, gender, creed, socio-economic status or race as a unique creation loved by God.
As a faith community, priests, sisters, lay faculty, staff, parents, parishioners and students are committed to impart the Gospel as a way of life by striving to actively live and spread this Christian message.
St. Joseph School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of St. Joseph School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1961
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Students Body
Total Students
187 students
201 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
24
Kindergarten Students
15
13
Grade 1 Students
18
13
Grade 2 Students
18
20
Grade 3 Students
16
18
Grade 4 Students
15
16
Grade 5 Students
22
43
Grade 6 Students
23
15
Grade 7 Students
23
13
Grade 8 Students
12
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
18
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Choir, Drama, Robotics Club
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