Race Brook School
Race Brook School serves 377 students in grades 1-6.
Race Brook School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Race Brook School's student population of 377 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Race Brook School is ranked within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Race Brook 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
#265 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
3%
13%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Race Brook School?
377 students attend Race Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Race Brook School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Race Brook School?
Race Brook School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Race Brook School offer ?
Race Brook School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Race Brook School part of?
Race Brook School is part of Orange School District.
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