Serving 283 students in grades 3-5, Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville ranks in the top 50% 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 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville's student population of 283 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville is 0.42, 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
#291 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 is Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville's ranking?
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville is ranked #291 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville often compared to?
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesvilleis often viewed alongside schools like James H. Moran Middle School, Mark T. Sheehan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville?
283 students attend Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville?
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville offer ?
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville part of?
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville is part of Wallingford School District.
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