Peck Place School
Tel:
(203) 891-8034
Peck Place School serves 337 students in grades 1-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Peck Place School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Peck Place School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Peck Place School's student population of 337 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-6 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peck Place School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Peck Place School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #101 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 14% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 77% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peck Place School is Platt Technical High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harry M. Bailey Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Turkey Hill School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Orange Mary L. Tracy School Grades: PK-K | 184 students
1.0 miles
650 School House Lane
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8028 1.0 PK-K 184 - Milford Platt Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 816 students
1.4 miles
600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300 1.4 9-12 816 - Orange Turkey Hill School Grades: 1-6 | 294 students
1.7 miles
441 Turkey Hill Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8040 1.7 1-6 294 - Milford Orange Avenue School Grades: PK-5 | 395 students
2.2 miles
260 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 783-3537 2.2 PK-5 395 - Orange Race Brook School Grades: 1-6 | 358 students
2.2 miles
107 Grannis Rd.
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 891-8030 2.2 1-6 358
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