Serving 819 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Diloreto Elementary & Middle 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 Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is 0.33, 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
#891 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
81%
32%
Black
6%
12%
White
9%
46%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diloreto Elementary & Middle School's ranking?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is ranked #891 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Diloreto Elementary & Middle School often compared to?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slade Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
819 students attend Diloreto Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Diloreto Elementary & Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diloreto Elementary & Middle School?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Diloreto Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Diloreto Elementary & Middle School part of?
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School is part of New Britain School District.
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