Frank A. Berry School
Tel:
(203)794-8680
- Frank A. Berry School serves 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Frank A. Berry School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 542 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Frank A. Berry School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Frank A. Berry School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #234 out of 968 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 24% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Frank A. Berry School is Bethel High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bethel Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anna H. Rockwell School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethel Bethel High School Grades: 9-12 | 871 students
0.2 miles
300 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8600 0.2 9-12 871 - Bethel Anna H. Rockwell School Grades: K-3 | 397 students
0.3 miles
400 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8688 0.3 K-3 397 - Bethel Bethel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 683 students
0.5 miles
600 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8663 0.5 6-8 683 - Bethel Ralph M. T. Johnson School Grades: 4-5 | 479 students
0.5 miles
500 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8700 0.5 4-5 479 - Danbury Shelter Rock School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
1.6 miles
2 Crows Nest Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)797-4777 1.6 PK-5 545
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