Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robertson 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
5%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
33%
12%
White
21%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Robertson School?
332 students attend Robertson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Robertson School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robertson School?
Robertson School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robertson School offer ?
Robertson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robertson School part of?
Robertson School is part of Manchester School District.
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