The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)41%
18%
Black
(09-10)32%
14%
White
(09-10)24%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
52%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Clarence E. Thompson School?
383 students attend Clarence E. Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Clarence E. Thompson School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Clarence E. Thompson School offer ?
Clarence E. Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clarence E. Thompson School part of?
Clarence E. Thompson School is part of West Haven School District.
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