Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Prospect Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
600 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
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