Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgewood 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Edgewood School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood School is 0.64, 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Edgewood School?
251 students attend Edgewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgewood School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgewood School offer ?
Edgewood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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