Clinton Avenue School is a bilingual school located at 293 Clinton Avenue in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, USA. It was built in 1911 and underwent extensive renovations beginning in 2004. The original design was similar to the nearby Truman School, both Beaux Arts style buildings.
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clinton Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton Avenue School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clinton Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton Avenue School is 0.34, 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
#835 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton Avenue School's ranking?
Clinton Avenue School is ranked #835 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Clinton Avenue School often compared to?
Clinton Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Woods Architecture And Design Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Clinton Avenue School?
446 students attend Clinton Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Clinton Avenue School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clinton Avenue School?
Clinton Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clinton Avenue School offer ?
Clinton Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clinton Avenue School part of?
Clinton Avenue School is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Clinton Avenue School located?
Clinton Avenue School is located in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Fair Haven.
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