Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas W. Mahan School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas W. Mahan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Thomas W. Mahan School's student population of 263 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas W. Mahan 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 Thomas W. Mahan School is 0.77, which is more 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
#434 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
14%
12%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas W. Mahan School's ranking?
Thomas W. Mahan School is ranked #434 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Thomas W. Mahan School often compared to?
Thomas W. Mahan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moriarty Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Thomas W. Mahan School?
263 students attend Thomas W. Mahan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Thomas W. Mahan School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas W. Mahan School?
Thomas W. Mahan School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas W. Mahan School offer ?
Thomas W. Mahan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas W. Mahan School part of?
Thomas W. Mahan School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas W. Mahan School located?
Thomas W. Mahan School is located in the Westside Norwich neighborhood of Norwich, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside Norwich.
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