Smalley Elementary School

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Rating

Bottom 50%

Smalley Elementary School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Smalley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 591 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smalley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Smalley Elementary School's student population of 591 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

591 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Smalley Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Smalley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Smalley Elementary School is 0.39, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#936 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Smalley Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤1%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smalley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smalley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

77%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Smalley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

10%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Smalley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.39

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Smalley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

79%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smalley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

New Britain School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smalley Elementary School's ranking?

Smalley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Smalley Elementary School?

591 students attend Smalley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Smalley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Smalley Elementary School?

Smalley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Smalley Elementary School offer ?

Smalley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Smalley Elementary School part of?

Smalley Elementary School is part of New Britain School District.

School Reviews

2 10/31/2011

I would say that somthings they do are better than other things they do

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 591 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education