Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wesley School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Wesley School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wesley School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wesley School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
17%
12%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wesley School's ranking?
Wesley School is ranked #281 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Wesley School?
231 students attend Wesley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wesley School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesley School?
Wesley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wesley School offer ?
Wesley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wesley School part of?
Wesley School is part of Middletown School District.
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