Serving 381 students in grades 1-6, Race Brook School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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
Top Rankings
Race Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Race Brook School's student population of 381 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Race Brook School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Race Brook School is 0.52, 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
#271 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Race Brook School's ranking?
Race Brook School is ranked #271 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Race Brook School often compared to?
Race Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peck Place School, Turkey Hill School by visitors of our site.
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?
381 students attend Race Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Race Brook School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Race Brook School?
Race Brook School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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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