Uncas Network School
Uncas Network School serves 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Uncas Network 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Uncas Network School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Uncas Network School's student population of 264 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 264 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Uncas Network School is ranked within the bottom 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 Uncas Network School is 0.74, which is more 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 | #791 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 25% |
| Black | 25% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwich School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Uncas Network School is Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Integrated Day Charter School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwich Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 11-12 | 67 students10
0.5 miles
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203 0.5 11-12 67 - Norwich Norwich Technical High School Vocational School Grades: 9-12 | 665 students
0.6 miles
7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453 0.6 9-12 665 - Norwich Integrated Day Charter School Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 331 students10
0.9 miles
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900 0.9 PK-8 331 - Norwich John B. Stanton School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 330 students10
0.9 miles
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207 0.9 K-5 330 - Norwich Thomas W. Mahan School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 248 students10
1.0 miles
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205 1 PK-5 248
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