Serving 511 students in grades 5-6, Gideon Welles School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gideon Welles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gideon Welles School's student population of 511 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gideon Welles School ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gideon Welles School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
2%
13%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon Welles School's ranking?
Gideon Welles School is ranked #144 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Gideon Welles School often compared to?
Gideon Welles Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greater Hartford Of The Arts Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Gideon Welles School?
511 students attend Gideon Welles School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gideon Welles School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gideon Welles School?
Gideon Welles School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gideon Welles School offer ?
Gideon Welles School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gideon Welles School part of?
Gideon Welles School is part of Glastonbury School District.
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