Mill Ridge Educational Center serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 86% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)86%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
4%
13%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Mill Ridge Educational Center?
165 students attend Mill Ridge Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mill Ridge Educational Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Ridge Educational Center?
Mill Ridge Educational Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Ridge Educational Center offer ?
Mill Ridge Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mill Ridge Educational Center part of?
Mill Ridge Educational Center is part of Danbury School District.
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