Serving 388 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 13:1 is higher 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank A. Berry School's student population of 388 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frank A. Berry School is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
388 students attend Frank A. Berry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Frank A. Berry School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 13:1, which is higher 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
Veteran's Day Observed - Schools Closed
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
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)
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