D. C. Moore School (Closed 2021)

82 Elliot St.
East Haven, CT 06512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D. C. Moore School served 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (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 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
207 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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)
75-79%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
3%
5%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
24%
23%
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Black
(15-16)
n/a
13%
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White
(15-16)
71%
56%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend D. C. Moore School?
207 students attend D. C. Moore School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of D. C. Moore School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D. C. Moore School?
D. C. Moore School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does D. C. Moore School offer ?
D. C. Moore School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is D. C. Moore School part of?
D. C. Moore School is part of East Haven School District.

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