Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Preston Veterans' Memorial School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Preston, CT, encompassing approximately 31.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Preston Veterans' Memorial School's student population of 284 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston Veterans' Memorial School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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 is Preston Veterans' Memorial School's ranking?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School is ranked #338 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
284 students attend Preston Veterans' Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Preston Veterans' Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preston Veterans' Memorial School?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Preston Veterans' Memorial School offer ?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Preston Veterans' Memorial School part of?
Preston Veterans' Memorial School is part of Preston School District.
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