Sayles School
Tel:
(860)822-8264
- Sayles School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Sayles School's student population of 336 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 336 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sayles School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sayles School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #619 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 24% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 73% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sprague School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sayles School is Griswold High School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Franklin Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 162 students
2.3 miles
206 Pond Rd.
North Franklin, CT 06254
(860)642-7063 2.3 PK-8 162 - Norwich Irs Program At Moriarty Special Education School
Grades: K-2 | 5 students
3.5 miles
20 Lawler Lane
Norwich, CT 06360
(860)823-4206 3.5 K-2 5 - Norwich Moriarty Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 406 students
3.5 miles
20 Lawlor Ln.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860)823-4206 3.5 K-5 406 - Jewett City Lisbon Central School Grades: PK-8 | 393 students
3.7 miles
15 Newent Rd.
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860)376-2403 3.7 PK-8 393 - Taftville Wequonnoc Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 259 students
4.0 miles
155 Providence St.
Taftville, CT 06380
(860)823-4210 4.0 K-5 259
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