Serving 446 students in grades 5-6, Windermere Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)66%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)72%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)8%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
23%
Black
(15-16)4%
13%
White
(15-16)83%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Windermere Intermediate School?
446 students attend Windermere Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Windermere Intermediate School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windermere Intermediate School?
Windermere Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windermere Intermediate School offer ?
Windermere Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Windermere Intermediate School part of?
Windermere Intermediate School is part of Ellington School District.
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