Derynoski Elementary School
Tel:
(860) 628-3286
Derynoski Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Derynoski Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Derynoski Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Derynoski Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Derynoski Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #287 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Derynoski Elementary School is Southington High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Plantsville Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plantsville Plantsville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
0.9 miles
70 Church Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3450 0.9 K-5 274 - Southington Hatton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 336 students
1.3 miles
50 Spring Lake Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377 1.3 K-5 336 - Southington Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 765 students
1.3 miles
385 Pleasant St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3260 1.3 6-8 765 - Southington Southington Public Schools Preschool Program At Hatton School Grades: PK | 63 students
1.3 miles
50 Spring Lake Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3377 1.3 PK 63 - Southington Urbin T. Kelley School Grades: PK-5 | 308 students
1.3 miles
501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3310 1.3 PK-5 308
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