Metacomet School

185 School St.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 223 students in grades 3-4, Metacomet 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 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metacomet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Metacomet School's student population of 223 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Metacomet 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 Metacomet School is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#798 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
39%
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26%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
78%
13%
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White
2%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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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 Metacomet School's ranking?
Metacomet School is ranked #798 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Metacomet School?
223 students attend Metacomet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Metacomet School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metacomet School?
Metacomet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Metacomet School offer ?
Metacomet School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Metacomet School part of?
Metacomet School is part of Bloomfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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