Mary L. Tracy School

650 School House Lane
Orange, CT 06477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mary L. Tracy School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mary L. Tracy School's student population of 210 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary L. Tracy School is 0.42, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
28%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
75%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mary L. Tracy School?
210 students attend Mary L. Tracy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mary L. Tracy School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary L. Tracy School?
Mary L. Tracy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary L. Tracy School offer ?
Mary L. Tracy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary L. Tracy School part of?
Mary L. Tracy School is part of Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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