Urbin T. Kelley School

501 Ridgewood Rd.
Southington, CT 06489

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Top 20%

Tel: (860) 628-3310

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Urbin T. Kelley School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Urbin T. Kelley School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 70-74% (which is higher than 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Urbin T. Kelley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Urbin T. Kelley School's student population of 290 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

290 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Urbin T. Kelley School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Urbin T. Kelley School is 0.35, 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

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State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#98 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Urbin T. Kelley 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)

70-74%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

n/a

13%

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White

80%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.66

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Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Southington School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urbin T. Kelley School's ranking?

Urbin T. Kelley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Urbin T. Kelley School?

290 students attend Urbin T. Kelley School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Urbin T. Kelley School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbin T. Kelley School?

Urbin T. Kelley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Urbin T. Kelley School offer ?

Urbin T. Kelley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Urbin T. Kelley School part of?

Urbin T. Kelley School is part of Southington School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education