Algonquin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)1%
5%
Hispanic
(14-15)4%
22%
Black
(14-15)3%
13%
White
(14-15)92%
57%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend Algonquin School?
415 students attend Algonquin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Algonquin School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Algonquin School part of?
Algonquin School is part of Regional School District 16.
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