Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Helen Street 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Helen Street School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Street School is 0.70, which is more 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
#806 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
39%
13%
White
16%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Street School's ranking?
Helen Street School is ranked #806 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Helen Street School often compared to?
Helen Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Church Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Helen Street School?
310 students attend Helen Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Helen Street School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Street School?
Helen Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helen Street School offer ?
Helen Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Street School part of?
Helen Street School is part of Hamden School District.
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