Mary R. Tisko School vs. John B. Sliney School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mary R. Tisko School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John B. Sliney School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
365 students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#355 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
-
Kindergarten Students
67
44
Grade 1 Students
65
45
Grade 2 Students
72
55
Grade 3 Students
61
53
Grade 4 Students
66
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
82%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%