Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Island Avenue Elementary 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Island Avenue Elementary School?
261 students attend Island Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Island Avenue Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island Avenue Elementary School?
Island Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Island Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Island Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Island Avenue Elementary School part of?
Island Avenue Elementary School is part of Madison School District.
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