Serving 237 students in grades 2-4, Mary P. Hinsdale 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
23%
Black
(15-16)3%
13%
White
(15-16)77%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Mary P. Hinsdale School?
237 students attend Mary P. Hinsdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mary P. Hinsdale School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary P. Hinsdale School?
Mary P. Hinsdale School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary P. Hinsdale School offer ?
Mary P. Hinsdale School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Mary P. Hinsdale School part of?
Mary P. Hinsdale School is part of Winchester School District.
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