Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W. B. Sweeney 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. B. Sweeney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
W. B. Sweeney School's student population of 213 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. B. Sweeney School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. B. Sweeney School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
74%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. B. Sweeney School's ranking?
W. B. Sweeney School is ranked #791 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are W. B. Sweeney School often compared to?
W. B. Sweeney Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natchaug School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend W. B. Sweeney School?
213 students attend W. B. Sweeney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of W. B. Sweeney School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. B. Sweeney School?
W. B. Sweeney School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does W. B. Sweeney School offer ?
W. B. Sweeney School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W. B. Sweeney School part of?
W. B. Sweeney School is part of Windham School District.
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