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Preston Plains School

1 Route 164
Preston, CT 06365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Preston Plains 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (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

Preston Plains 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
Preston Plains School's student population of 125 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Preston Plains 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 Preston Plains School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#542 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preston Plains 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.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Preston Plains 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.
30-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Preston Plains 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
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Preston Plains School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Preston Plains School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Preston Plains School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Preston Plains School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Preston Plains School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Preston Plains School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Preston Plains 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 Preston Plains 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 Preston Plains School's ranking?
Preston Plains School is ranked #542 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Preston Plains School often compared to?
Preston Plains Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griswold Middle School, Leonard J. Tyl Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Preston Plains School?
125 students attend Preston Plains School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Preston Plains School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Plains School?
Preston Plains School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Preston Plains School offer ?
Preston Plains School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Preston Plains School part of?
Preston Plains School is part of Preston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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