Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas W. Mahan School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas W. Mahan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas W. Mahan School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas W. Mahan School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas W. Mahan School is 0.77, 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
#384 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
5%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
16%
13%
White
30%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas W. Mahan School's ranking?
Thomas W. Mahan School is ranked #384 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Thomas W. Mahan School often compared to?
Thomas W. Mahan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moriarty Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Thomas W. Mahan School?
232 students attend Thomas W. Mahan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Thomas W. Mahan School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas W. Mahan School?
Thomas W. Mahan School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas W. Mahan School offer ?
Thomas W. Mahan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas W. Mahan School part of?
Thomas W. Mahan School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas W. Mahan School located?
Thomas W. Mahan School is located in the Westside Norwich neighborhood of Norwich, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside Norwich.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School [early dismissal]
June 21, 2024 (Friday)
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