Mead School serves 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mead School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mead School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mead School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mead School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
22%
13%
White
24%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mead School's ranking?
Mead School is ranked #823 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mead School often compared to?
Mead Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prendergast School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Mead School?
581 students attend Mead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mead School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mead School?
Mead School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mead School offer ?
Mead School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mead School part of?
Mead School is part of Ansonia School District.
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