West Broad Street School (Closed 2021)

131 West Broad St.
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 111 students in grades 3-4, West Broad Street School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
111 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(18-19)
65-69%
48%
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(18-19)
75-79%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Broad Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
81%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend West Broad Street School?
111 students attend West Broad Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of West Broad Street School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Broad Street School?
West Broad Street School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Broad Street School offer ?
West Broad Street School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is West Broad Street School part of?
West Broad Street School is part of Stonington School District.

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