Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roaring Brook 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Roaring Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Roaring Brook School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Roaring Brook 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 Roaring Brook School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Roaring Brook School is ranked #110 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Roaring Brook School?
483 students attend Roaring Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roaring Brook School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roaring Brook School?
Roaring Brook School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roaring Brook School offer ?
Roaring Brook School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roaring Brook School part of?
Roaring Brook School is part of Avon School District.
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