Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Island Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Island Avenue Elementary School?
261 students attend Island Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Island Avenue Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Island Avenue Elementary School?
Island Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Island Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Island Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Island Avenue Elementary School part of?
Island Avenue Elementary School is part of Madison School District.
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