Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Park Avenue School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue School is 0.36, 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
#701 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
79%
30%
Black
3%
12%
White
12%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue School's ranking?
Park Avenue School is ranked #701 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Park Avenue School often compared to?
Park Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Street School, South Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
608 students attend Park Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Park Avenue School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Park Avenue School offer ?
Park Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue School part of?
Park Avenue School is part of Danbury School District.
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