Serving 282 students in grades 5-8, Pawcatuck Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Pawcatuck Middle School?
282 students attend Pawcatuck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pawcatuck Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Pawcatuck Middle School?
Pawcatuck Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pawcatuck Middle School offer ?
Pawcatuck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pawcatuck Middle School part of?
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