Longfellow School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
456 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Longfellow School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
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