Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pine Grove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Grove School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Grove School ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
7%
13%
White
65%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Pine Grove School's ranking?
Pine Grove School is ranked #169 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pine Grove School often compared to?
Pine Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove School?
616 students attend Pine Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pine Grove School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove School?
Pine Grove School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Grove School offer ?
Pine Grove School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove School part of?
Pine Grove School is part of Avon School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
PGS Last Day of School - Early Release
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
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