The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 56%) for the 2014-15 school year.
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: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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