Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School?
301 students attend Pleasant Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pleasant Valley School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley School?
Pleasant Valley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley School offer ?
Pleasant Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Valley School part of?
Pleasant Valley School is part of Groton School District.
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