Mary P. Hinsdale School (Closed 2018)
Mary P. Hinsdale School served 237 students in grades 2-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2015-16 school year.
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%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
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