Mary R. Tisko School

118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mary R. Tisko School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary R. Tisko School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Mary R. Tisko School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary R. Tisko School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary R. Tisko School is 0.32, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#408 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
39%
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50-54%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
82%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary R. Tisko School's ranking?
Mary R. Tisko School is ranked #408 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mary R. Tisko School often compared to?
Mary R. Tisko Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary T. Murphy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Mary R. Tisko School?
354 students attend Mary R. Tisko School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mary R. Tisko School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary R. Tisko School?
Mary R. Tisko School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary R. Tisko School offer ?
Mary R. Tisko School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary R. Tisko School part of?
Mary R. Tisko School is part of Branford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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