Frank A. Berry School

200 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Frank A. Berry School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Frank A. Berry School's student population of 387 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Frank A. Berry School is 0.62, which is less 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)
(20-21)
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frank A. Berry 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 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
70-74%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frank A. Berry 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Frank A. Berry School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frank A. Berry School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Frank A. Berry School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frank A. Berry School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Frank A. Berry School often compared to?
Frank A. Berry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna H. Rockwell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Frank A. Berry School?
387 students attend Frank A. Berry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Frank A. Berry School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank A. Berry School?
Frank A. Berry School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frank A. Berry School offer ?
Frank A. Berry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank A. Berry School part of?
Frank A. Berry School is part of Bethel School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break- No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break- No School
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break- No School
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break- No School
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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