The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 79%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (10-11)
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(10-11)2%
n/a
Asian
(10-11)2%
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)27%
19%
Black
(10-11)14%
13%
White
(10-11)49%
62%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)6%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
70%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% CT state average).
How many students attend Thomas G. Alcorn School?
301 students attend Thomas G. Alcorn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Thomas G. Alcorn School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is Thomas G. Alcorn School part of?
Thomas G. Alcorn School is part of Enfield School District.
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