Mary L. Tracy School

650 School House Lane
Orange, CT 06477
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mary L. Tracy School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mary L. Tracy School's student population of 221 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary L. Tracy School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
30%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
80%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary L. Tracy School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary L. Tracy 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 (20-21)
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mary L. Tracy School often compared to?
Mary L. Tracy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Path School, Beecher School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mary L. Tracy School?
221 students attend Mary L. Tracy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mary L. Tracy School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary L. Tracy School?
Mary L. Tracy School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary L. Tracy School offer ?
Mary L. Tracy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary L. Tracy School part of?
Mary L. Tracy School is part of Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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