The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Thomas G. Alcorn School?
301 students attend Thomas G. Alcorn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Thomas G. Alcorn School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is Thomas G. Alcorn School part of?
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