Serving 203 students in grades 3-5, R. Dudley Seymour 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. Dudley Seymour School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
R. Dudley Seymour School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. Dudley Seymour School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. Dudley Seymour School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
9%
13%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Dudley Seymour School's ranking?
R. Dudley Seymour School is ranked #366 out of 940 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend R. Dudley Seymour School?
203 students attend R. Dudley Seymour School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of R. Dudley Seymour School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. Dudley Seymour School?
R. Dudley Seymour School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does R. Dudley Seymour School offer ?
R. Dudley Seymour School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. Dudley Seymour School part of?
R. Dudley Seymour School is part of East Granby School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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