Serving 331 students in grades 5-6, Cross Street Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Street Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cross Street Intermediate School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Cross Street Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Street Intermediate School is 0.67, 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
#621 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
13%
12%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 Cross Street Intermediate School's ranking?
Cross Street Intermediate School is ranked #621 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Cross Street Intermediate School?
331 students attend Cross Street Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cross Street Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Street Intermediate School?
Cross Street Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cross Street Intermediate School offer ?
Cross Street Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cross Street Intermediate School part of?
Cross Street Intermediate School is part of Naugatuck School District.
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