Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Philip R. Smith School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Philip R. Smith School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip R. Smith School is 0.61, 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Philip R. Smith School?
467 students attend Philip R. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Philip R. Smith School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip R. Smith School?
Philip R. Smith School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Philip R. Smith School offer ?
Philip R. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philip R. Smith School part of?
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