Israel Putnam School

133 Parker Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450

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Tel: (203) 237-8493

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Israel Putnam School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Israel Putnam School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Israel Putnam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Israel Putnam School's student population of 517 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Israel Putnam School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Israel Putnam School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#564 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Israel Putnam School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

44%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Israel Putnam School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

58%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Israel Putnam School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

13%

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White

23%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Israel Putnam School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

66%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Israel Putnam School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Meriden School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Israel Putnam School's ranking?

Israel Putnam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Israel Putnam School often compared to?

Israel Putnam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Hooker School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Israel Putnam School?

517 students attend Israel Putnam School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Israel Putnam School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Israel Putnam School?

Israel Putnam School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Israel Putnam School offer ?

Israel Putnam School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Israel Putnam School part of?

Israel Putnam School is part of Meriden School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education