Thomas W. Mahan School

94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Thomas W. Mahan School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thomas W. Mahan 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas W. Mahan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Thomas W. Mahan School's student population of 238 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas W. Mahan School is ranked within the top 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 Thomas W. Mahan School is 0.77, which is more 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
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
28%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
28%
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Black
15%
13%
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White
30%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas W. Mahan School's ranking?
Thomas W. Mahan School is ranked #384 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Thomas W. Mahan School?
238 students attend Thomas W. Mahan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Thomas W. Mahan School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas W. Mahan School?
Thomas W. Mahan School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas W. Mahan School offer ?
Thomas W. Mahan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas W. Mahan School part of?
Thomas W. Mahan School is part of Norwich School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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