Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smalley Elementary 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 2% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Smalley Elementary 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 Smalley Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Smalley Elementary School is ranked #942 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Smalley Elementary School?
594 students attend Smalley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Smalley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smalley Elementary School?
Smalley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smalley Elementary School offer ?
Smalley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smalley Elementary School part of?
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