The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)81%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)5%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)8%
18%
Black
(09-10)4%
14%
White
(09-10)82%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
380 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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