Preston Plains School
Tel:
(860) 889-3831
Preston Plains School serves 131 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Preston Plains School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Preston Plains School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Preston Plains School's student population of 131 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 131 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Preston Plains School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Preston Plains School is 0.34, 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 | #459 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 81% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Preston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 311 students
2.7 miles
325 Shetucket Tpke.
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113 2.7 PK-5 311 - Ledyard Ledyard High School Grades: 9-12 | 759 students
3.5 miles
24 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9600 3.5 9-12 759 - Ledyard Ledyard Center School Grades: K-6 | 413 students
3.7 miles
740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-8080 3.7 K-6 413 - Ledyard Gallup Hill School Grades: K-6 | 307 students
4.4 miles
169 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 536-9477 4.4 K-6 307 - Norwich Bishop School Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 187 students
4.6 miles
526 East Main St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4201 4.6 PK 187
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