Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thalberg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Thalberg 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 Thalberg Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Thalberg Elementary School?
431 students attend Thalberg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thalberg Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thalberg Elementary School?
Thalberg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thalberg Elementary School offer ?
Thalberg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thalberg Elementary School part of?
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