Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Keeney School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keeney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Keeney School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keeney School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keeney School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
19%
13%
White
42%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keeney School's ranking?
Keeney School is ranked #618 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Keeney School?
289 students attend Keeney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Keeney School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keeney School?
Keeney School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Keeney School offer ?
Keeney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Keeney School part of?
Keeney School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Keeney School located?
Keeney School is located in the Keeney neighborhood of Manchester, CT.
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