Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Pleasant Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Valley School is 0.66, 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
678 students attend Pleasant Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pleasant Valley School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley School offer ?
Pleasant Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley School part of?
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