Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mill Ridge Primary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Ridge Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mill Ridge Primary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mill Ridge Primary 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 Mill Ridge Primary School is 0.69, 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
#580 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
13%
13%
White
25%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Ridge Primary School's ranking?
Mill Ridge Primary School is ranked #580 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mill Ridge Primary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Mill Ridge Primary School?
331 students attend Mill Ridge Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mill Ridge Primary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Ridge Primary School?
Mill Ridge Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Ridge Primary School offer ?
Mill Ridge Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Ridge Primary School part of?
Mill Ridge Primary School is part of Danbury School District.
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