Preston Plains School
Tel:
(860)889-3831
- Preston Plains School serves 138 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Preston Plains School's student population of 138 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 138 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Preston Plains School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Preston Plains School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #414 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 24% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Preston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Preston Plains School is Ledyard High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Integrated Day Charter School (5.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Preston Veterans' Memorial School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Preston Preston Veterans' Memorial School Grades: PK-5 | 287 students
2.7 miles
325 Shetucket Tpke.
Preston, CT 06365
(860)887-3113 2.7 PK-5 287 - Ledyard Ledyard High School Grades: 9-12 | 798 students
3.5 miles
24 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860)464-9600 3.5 9-12 798 - Ledyard Ledyard Center School Grades: K-6 | 402 students
3.7 miles
740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860)464-8080 3.7 K-6 402 - Ledyard Gallup Hill School Grades: PK-6 | 335 students
4.4 miles
169 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860)536-9477 4.4 PK-6 335 - Norwich Bishop School Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 204 students
4.6 miles
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860)823-4201 4.6 PK 204
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