Mill Ridge Educational Center serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)86%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Mill Ridge Educational Center?
165 students attend Mill Ridge Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mill Ridge Educational Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Ridge Educational Center?
Mill Ridge Educational Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Ridge Educational Center offer ?
Mill Ridge Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mill Ridge Educational Center part of?
Mill Ridge Educational Center is part of Danbury School District.
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