Booth Free School
- Booth Free School serves 86 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Booth Free School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Booth Free School's student population of 86 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 86 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Booth Free School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Booth Free School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #169 out of 968 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 95% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 31% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional 12 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Booth Free School is Shepaug Valley School (3.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Shepaug Valley School Grades: 6-12 | 409 students
3.2 miles
159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860)868-7326 3.2 6-12 409 - Bridgewater The Burnham School Grades: K-5 | 47 students
3.3 miles
80 Main St.
Bridgewater, CT 06752
(860)354-5559 3.3 K-5 47 - Washington Shepaug Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 199 students
3.3 miles
159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860)868-7326 3.3 6-8 199 - Woodbury Woodbury Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 368 students
5.1 miles
67 Washington Ave.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203)263-4306 5.1 6-8 368 - Woodbury Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 374 students
5.2 miles
14 School St.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203)263-4314 5.2 K-5 374
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