Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. B. Sweeney 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
W. B. Sweeney 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 W. B. Sweeney School is 0.34, 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.
W. B. Sweeney School is ranked #787 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are W. B. Sweeney School often compared to?
W. B. Sweeney Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natchaug School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend W. B. Sweeney School?
212 students attend W. B. Sweeney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of W. B. Sweeney School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. B. Sweeney School?
W. B. Sweeney School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does W. B. Sweeney School offer ?
W. B. Sweeney School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W. B. Sweeney School part of?
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