Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samuel Huntington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Huntington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Samuel Huntington School's student population of 289 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel Huntington School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel Huntington School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
16%
13%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Huntington School's ranking?
Samuel Huntington School is ranked #588 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Samuel Huntington School?
289 students attend Samuel Huntington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Samuel Huntington School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Huntington School?
Samuel Huntington School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Huntington School offer ?
Samuel Huntington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel Huntington School part of?
Samuel Huntington School is part of Norwich School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel Huntington School located?
Samuel Huntington School is located in the Norwichtown neighborhood of Norwich, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Norwichtown.
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Date
Last Day of School [early dismissal]
June 21, 2024 (Friday)
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