John Paterson School

120 Church St.
Newington, CT 06111

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (860) 666-4657

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John Paterson School serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

John Paterson School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Paterson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

John Paterson School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

389 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

John Paterson School is ranked within the top 30% 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 John Paterson School is 0.58, 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

#256 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Paterson 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)

60-64%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Paterson 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

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of John Paterson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

23%

28%

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

Black

13%

White

60%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in John Paterson School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.66

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Paterson 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

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newington School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Paterson School's ranking?

John Paterson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%).

What schools are John Paterson School often compared to?

John Paterson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Green School, Anna Reynolds School by visitors of our site.

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend John Paterson School?

389 students attend John Paterson School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of John Paterson School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Paterson School?

John Paterson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does John Paterson School offer ?

John Paterson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is John Paterson School part of?

John Paterson School is part of Newington School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

Eid al-Fitr - Schools Closed/ Offices Open

April 21, 2023 (Friday)

Tentative Last Day of School - Early Release - Yellow Schedule

June 12, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education