Serving 831 students in grades 3-5, Cider Mill 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cider Mill School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Wilton, CT, encompassing approximately 27.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest point in the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cider Mill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cider Mill School's student population of 831 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Our emotions need to be as educated as our intellect. It is important to know how to feel, how to respond, and how to let life in so that it can touch you.
School Rankings
Cider Mill School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cider Mill School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wilton Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cider Mill School's ranking?
Cider Mill School is ranked #107 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Cider Mill School often compared to?
Cider Mill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller-driscoll School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Cider Mill School?
831 students attend Cider Mill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cider Mill School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cider Mill School?
Cider Mill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cider Mill School offer ?
Cider Mill School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cider Mill School part of?
Cider Mill School is part of Wilton School District.
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