Alma E. Pagels School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Alma E. Pagels School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- 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
Alma E. Pagels School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alma E. Pagels School's student population of 362 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alma E. Pagels School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alma E. Pagels School is 0.75, 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
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
29%
28%
Black
24%
13%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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 is Alma E. Pagels School's ranking?
Alma E. Pagels School is ranked #580 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
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 Alma E. Pagels School?
362 students attend Alma E. Pagels School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Alma E. Pagels School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma E. Pagels School?
Alma E. Pagels School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alma E. Pagels School offer ?
Alma E. Pagels School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alma E. Pagels School part of?
Alma E. Pagels School is part of West Haven School District.
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