Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgewood School ranks in the top 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 was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Edgewood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
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 is Edgewood School's ranking?
Edgewood School is ranked #469 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Edgewood School?
251 students attend Edgewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgewood School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgewood School offer ?
Edgewood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood School part of?
Edgewood School is part of Bristol School District.
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