W. B. Sweeney School
Tel:
(860)465-2420
- W. B. Sweeney School serves 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
W. B. Sweeney School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- W. B. Sweeney School's student population of 260 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W. B. Sweeney School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of W. B. Sweeney School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #712 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 57% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 24% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 16% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W. B. Sweeney School is Path Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Windham Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Natchaug School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Willimantic Natchaug School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.1 miles
123 Jackson St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2380 0.1 K-5 314 - Willimantic Path Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 157 students
0.4 miles
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)336-4200 0.4 9-12 157 - Willimantic Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) Grades: 9-12 | 121 students
0.5 miles
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-5636 0.5 9-12 121 - Willimantic Windham Early Childhood Prospect Street Grades: PK | 178 students
0.5 miles
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2627 0.5 PK 178 - Willimantic Windham High School Grades: 9-12 | 581 students
0.7 miles
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2480 0.7 9-12 581
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