Heminway Park School serves 272 students in grades 6.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Heminway Park School?
272 students attend Heminway Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Heminway Park School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heminway Park School?
Heminway Park School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heminway Park School offer ?
Heminway Park School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Heminway Park School part of?
Heminway Park School is part of Watertown School District.
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