Alma E. Pagels School

26 Benham Hill Rd.
West Haven, CT 06516
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alma E. Pagels School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alma E. Pagels School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Alma E. Pagels School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Alma E. Pagels School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma E. Pagels School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#565 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alma E. Pagels 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 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alma E. Pagels School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alma E. Pagels School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
12%
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White
31%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Alma E. Pagels School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma E. Pagels School's ranking?
Alma E. Pagels School is ranked #565 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Alma E. Pagels School often compared to?
Alma E. Pagels Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith E. Mackrille School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Alma E. Pagels School?
363 students attend Alma E. Pagels School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Alma E. Pagels School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma E. Pagels School?
Alma E. Pagels School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alma E. Pagels School offer ?
Alma E. Pagels School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alma E. Pagels School part of?
Alma E. Pagels School is part of West Haven School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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