Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mill Ridge Primary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Ridge Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mill Ridge Primary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mill Ridge Primary 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 Mill Ridge Primary School is 0.63, 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
#579 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
56%
32%
Black
13%
12%
White
20%
46%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Ridge Primary School's ranking?
Mill Ridge Primary School is ranked #579 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mill Ridge Primary School often compared to?
Mill Ridge Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Plain School, Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mill Ridge Primary School?
319 students attend Mill Ridge Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mill Ridge Primary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Ridge Primary School?
Mill Ridge Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Ridge Primary School offer ?
Mill Ridge Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mill Ridge Primary School part of?
Mill Ridge Primary School is part of Danbury School District.
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