Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mary R. Tisko School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Mary R. Tisko 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 Mary R. Tisko School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mary R. Tisko School is ranked #332 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mary R. Tisko School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mary R. Tisko School?
345 students attend Mary R. Tisko School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mary R. Tisko School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary R. Tisko School?
Mary R. Tisko School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary R. Tisko School offer ?
Mary R. Tisko School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary R. Tisko School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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