Long Meadow Elementary School
Tel:
(203) 758-1144
Long Meadow Elementary School serves 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Long Meadow Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Long Meadow Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Long Meadow Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 506 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Long Meadow Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Long Meadow Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #109 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Long Meadow Elementary School is Pomperaug Regional High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Memorial Middle School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Middlebury Elementary School (3.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Southbury Pomperaug Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,197 student
0.5 miles
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200 0.5 9-12 1,197 - Middlebury Middlebury Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
3.2 miles
550 Whittemore Rd
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-2401 3.2 K-5 297 - Southbury Gainfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
4.0 miles
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312 4.0 K-5 347 - Middlebury Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 439 students
4.0 miles
1 Memorial Dr
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 758-2496 4.0 6-8 439 - Woodbury Nonnewaug High School Grades: 9-12 | 710 students
4.0 miles
5 Minortown Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2186 4.0 9-12 710
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