Pomperaug School
Pomperaug School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Pomperaug 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 30%) 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pomperaug 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%)
School Overview
Pomperaug School's student population of 328 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pomperaug 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 Pomperaug School is 0.27, 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 | #158 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional School District 15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pomperaug School is Pomperaug Regional High School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rochambeau Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Southbury Rochambeau Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 484 students
0.4 miles
100 Peter Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-2711 0.4 6-8 484 - Southbury Gainfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
0.9 miles
307 Old Field Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 264-5312 0.9 K-5 347 - Sandy Hook Sandy Hook Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 383 students
4.1 miles
12 Dickinson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657 4.1 K-4 383 - Southbury Pomperaug Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,197 student
4.3 miles
234 Judd Rd.
Southbury, CT 06488
(203) 262-3200 4.3 9-12 1,197 - Sandy Hook Newtown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,624 student
4.4 miles
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646 4.4 9-12 1,624
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