Clarence E. Thompson School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%) for the 2009-10 school year.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
383 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
2%
4%
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Hispanic
(09-10)
41%
18%
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Black
(09-10)
32%
14%
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White
(09-10)
24%
64%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
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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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Clarence E. Thompson School?
383 students attend Clarence E. Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Clarence E. Thompson School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Clarence E. Thompson School offer ?
Clarence E. Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clarence E. Thompson School part of?
Clarence E. Thompson School is part of West Haven School District.

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