Laurel School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The diversity score of Laurel School is 0.53, 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Laurel School?
307 students attend Laurel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Laurel School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel School?
Laurel School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurel School offer ?
Laurel School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
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