Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilcoxson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilcoxson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilcoxson School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilcoxson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilcoxson School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
18%
13%
White
46%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilcoxson School's ranking?
Wilcoxson School is ranked #542 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Wilcoxson School often compared to?
Wilcoxson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eli Whitney School, Second Hill Lane School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Wilcoxson School?
371 students attend Wilcoxson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wilcoxson School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilcoxson School?
Wilcoxson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilcoxson School offer ?
Wilcoxson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilcoxson School part of?
Wilcoxson School is part of Stratford School District.
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