John Pettibone School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)1%
5%
Hispanic
(14-15)12%
22%
Black
(14-15)1%
13%
White
(14-15)78%
57%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)8%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CT state average).
How many students attend John Pettibone School?
364 students attend John Pettibone School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John Pettibone School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What school district is John Pettibone School part of?
John Pettibone School is part of New Milford School District.
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