Serving 251 students in grades 4-5, Abraham Pierson 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 was 56% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Abraham Pierson School?
251 students attend Abraham Pierson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Abraham Pierson School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Pierson School?
Abraham Pierson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abraham Pierson School offer ?
Abraham Pierson School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Abraham Pierson School part of?
Abraham Pierson School is part of Clinton School District.
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