Serving 679 students in grades 3-5, Ralph M. T. Johnson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph M. T. Johnson School's student population of 679 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph M. T. Johnson School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph M. T. Johnson School is 0.60, 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
#440 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
5%
13%
White
57%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph M. T. Johnson School's ranking?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School is ranked #440 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
679 students attend Ralph M. T. Johnson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ralph M. T. Johnson School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph M. T. Johnson School offer ?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph M. T. Johnson School part of?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School is part of Bethel School District.
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