Moses Y. Beach School

340 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Moses Y. Beach School's student population of 315 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Moses Y. Beach School is 0.47, 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
This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
85-89%
84%
(09-10)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
70%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are Moses Y. Beach School often compared to?
Moses Y. Beach Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cook Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Moses Y. Beach School?
315 students attend Moses Y. Beach School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Moses Y. Beach School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moses Y. Beach School?
Moses Y. Beach School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Moses Y. Beach School offer ?
Moses Y. Beach School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moses Y. Beach School part of?
Moses Y. Beach School is part of Wallingford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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