Serving 551 students in grades 5-6, Gideon Welles School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gideon Welles School's attendance zone covers the entire Glastonbury school district, encompassing approximately 52.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gideon Welles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gideon Welles School's student population of 551 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gideon Welles School ranks within the top 10% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gideon Welles School is 0.55, 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
#81 out of 939 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon Welles School's ranking?
Gideon Welles School is ranked #81 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Gideon Welles School?
551 students attend Gideon Welles School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gideon Welles School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gideon Welles School?
Gideon Welles School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gideon Welles School offer ?
Gideon Welles School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gideon Welles School part of?
Gideon Welles School is part of Glastonbury School District.
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