Serving 27 students in grades 9-12, Children's Place School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
41%
32%
Black
15%
12%
White
29%
46%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Unified School District #2
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Children's Place School?
27 students attend Children's Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Children's Place School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Children's Place School offer ?
Children's Place School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Children's Place School part of?
Children's Place School is part of Unified School District #2.
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