Serving 179 students in grades 3-5, R. Dudley Seymour School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. Dudley Seymour School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
R. Dudley Seymour School's student population of 179 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. Dudley Seymour 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 R. Dudley Seymour School is 0.37, which is less 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
#342 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. Dudley Seymour School's ranking?
R. Dudley Seymour School is ranked #342 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend R. Dudley Seymour School?
179 students attend R. Dudley Seymour School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of R. Dudley Seymour School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. Dudley Seymour School?
R. Dudley Seymour School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does R. Dudley Seymour School offer ?
R. Dudley Seymour School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is R. Dudley Seymour School part of?
R. Dudley Seymour School is part of East Granby School District.
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