Truman School

Rating

Bottom 50%

Truman School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Truman 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 7% (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 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Truman School's student population of 487 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

487 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Truman 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 Truman School is 0.30, 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

#891 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Truman 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)

14%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Truman 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

15:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Truman School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

83%

28%

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

Black

10%

13%

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

White

50%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.66

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Truman 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 Haven School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Truman School's ranking?

Truman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

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

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Truman School?

487 students attend Truman School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Truman School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman School?

Truman School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Truman School offer ?

Truman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Truman School part of?

Truman School is part of New Haven School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education