The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 56%) for the 2014-15 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (14-15)
219 students

Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
14 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)61%
56%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1

American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
5%

Hispanic
(14-15)6%
22%

Black
(14-15)1%
13%

White
(14-15)93%
57%

Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%

Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
10%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend Community School?
219 students attend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Community School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Community School offer ?
Community School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Community School part of?
Community School is part of Regional School District 16.
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