S. B. Butler School
S. B. Butler School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
S. B. Butler School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
S. B. Butler School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
S. B. Butler School's student population of 318 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 318 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
S. B. Butler 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 S. B. Butler School is 0.56, 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 | #297 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 63% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Groton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to S. B. Butler School is Robert E. Fitch High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Carl C. Cutler Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mystic Carl C. Cutler Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 471 students10
0.9 miles
160 Fishtown Rd.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5830 0.9 6-8 471 - Groton Robert E. Fitch High School Math: 45% | Reading: 62%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,043 student10
1.5 miles
101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200 1.5 9-12 1,043 - Groton Ella T. Grasso Technical High School Vocational School Grades: 9-12 | 472 students
1.7 miles
189 Fort Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220 1.7 9-12 472 - Mystic Mystic Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 72%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 357 students10
2.1 miles
204 Mistuxet Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-9613 2.1 5-8 357 - Mystic Northeast Academy Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 416 students10
2.2 miles
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852 2.2 K-5 416
School Reviews
| 5 We've had a great experience with S.B. Butler elementary school. - Posted by Parent - Dani |
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