Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macdonough 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Macdonough 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 Macdonough School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Macdonough School is ranked #469 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Macdonough School often compared to?
Macdonough Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snow School, Spencer School by visitors of our site.
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 Macdonough School?
227 students attend Macdonough School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Macdonough School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macdonough School?
Macdonough School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Macdonough School offer ?
Macdonough School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macdonough School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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