The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)4%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
18%
Black
(09-10)4%
14%
White
(09-10)83%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
38%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Pearson Academy?
227 students attend Pearson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pearson Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Pearson Academy part of?
Pearson Academy is part of Winchester School District.
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