Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Children's Place School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
15%
13%
White
29%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Unified School District #2
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Children's Place School?
27 students attend Children's Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Children's Place School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Children's Place School offer ?
Children's Place School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Children's Place School part of?
Children's Place School is part of Unified School District #2.
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