Serving 201 students in grades 3-5, R. Dudley Seymour School 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 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. Dudley Seymour School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
R. Dudley Seymour School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. Dudley Seymour School 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 R. Dudley Seymour School is 0.47, 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
#342 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
8%
12%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Dudley Seymour School's ranking?
R. Dudley Seymour School is ranked #342 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend R. Dudley Seymour School?
201 students attend R. Dudley Seymour School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of R. Dudley Seymour School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. Dudley Seymour School?
R. Dudley Seymour School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does R. Dudley Seymour School offer ?
R. Dudley Seymour School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. Dudley Seymour School part of?
R. Dudley Seymour School is part of East Granby School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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