John Paterson School

120 Church St.
Newington, CT 06111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Paterson School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in CT
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

John Paterson School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

John Paterson School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#256 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
39%
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60-64%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
6%
13%
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White
60%
49%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #256 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John Paterson School often compared to?
John Paterson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Reynolds School, Elizabeth Green 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?
396 students attend John Paterson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John Paterson School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 14:1, 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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Date
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 11, 2024 (Thursday)
April Vacation - Schools Closed/ Offices Open
April 12, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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