Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Morris 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 50-59% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
James Morris School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
94%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Morris School's ranking?
James Morris School is ranked #314 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend James Morris School?
111 students attend James Morris School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of James Morris School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Morris School?
James Morris School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does James Morris School offer ?
James Morris School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Morris School part of?
James Morris School is part of Regional School District 06.
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