Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beecher School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Beecher School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beecher School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Beecher School?
480 students attend Beecher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Beecher School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beecher School?
Beecher School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beecher School offer ?
Beecher School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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