Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Sand 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 Sand School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sand School is ranked #925 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sand School often compared to?
Sand Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wish Museum School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sand School?
273 students attend Sand School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sand School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand School?
Sand School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sand School offer ?
Sand School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
