Moses Y. Beach School serves 326 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 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Attendance Zone: Moses Y. Beach School serves the eastern part of Wallingford, CT, encompassing an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moses Y. Beach School's student population of 326 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Moses Y. Beach School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
326 students attend Moses Y. Beach School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Moses Y. Beach School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moses Y. Beach School?
Moses Y. Beach School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moses Y. Beach School part of?
Moses Y. Beach School is part of Wallingford School District.
In what neighborhood is Moses Y. Beach School located?
Moses Y. Beach School is located in the Wallingford Center neighborhood of Wallingford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Wallingford Center.
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