Serving 842 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School's student population of 842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
81%
30%
Black
6%
12%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
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 Diloreto Elementary & Middle School's ranking?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is ranked #921 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Diloreto Elementary & Middle School often compared to?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slade Middle School, House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
842 students attend Diloreto Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Diloreto Elementary & Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Diloreto Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diloreto Elementary & Middle School part of?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is part of New Britain School District.
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