Pembroke School

34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pembroke 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 15-19% (which is lower than 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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Pembroke School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Pembroke 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 Pembroke School is 0.61, 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)
#739 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
39%
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30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
58%
29%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
22%
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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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Pembroke School's ranking?
Pembroke School is ranked #739 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pembroke School often compared to?
Pembroke Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stadley Rough School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Pembroke School?
341 students attend Pembroke School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pembroke School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pembroke School?
Pembroke School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pembroke School offer ?
Pembroke School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pembroke School part of?
Pembroke School is part of Danbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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