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Prendergast School

59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prendergast School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Prendergast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prendergast School's student population of 606 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prendergast School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prendergast School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#804 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prendergast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prendergast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prendergast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
46%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prendergast School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prendergast School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prendergast School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prendergast School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Prendergast School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prendergast School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prendergast School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prendergast School's ranking?
Prendergast School is ranked #804 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Prendergast School often compared to?
Prendergast Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mead School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Prendergast School?
606 students attend Prendergast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Prendergast School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prendergast School?
Prendergast School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prendergast School offer ?
Prendergast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prendergast School part of?
Prendergast School is part of Ansonia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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