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Farmingville Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 346 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 29, 2010

My girls are just finishing their first year at FES and we are amazed how incredible this school is! My kindergarten has learned how to read and loves school. The Kindergarten teacher is phenomeal. In half day kindergarten my daughter has learnt how to read and write! My 2nd grader loves school too and has learned a lot this year and her teacher too is very enthusiastic. We left the private system and this school is superior! It also has an amzing PTA plus a great community feeling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2009

We moved to Ridgefield from Texas two years ago. This school is absolutely amazing. I cannot believe how much better it is than where we came from! Not only are the academics top notch, but the teachers are warm, caring and take an interest in every child. The principal is fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about Ridgefield in general, and specifically Farmingville ES. If you are looking to re-locate, you should definitely look here. I feel like my kids are getting the best education in the U.S. We love Farmingville!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2007

A very special place, and that feeling is everywhere in the school. Excellent teachers that care and parents and a PTA that is very much involved to the benefit of all. Art and Music programs are also excellent. My two kids who attended Grades 1-5 always come back to visit and see their teachers. All of the elementary schools in Ridgefield are good, but we feel like we really hit the lottery with this one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2006

A great public school. Interested teachers, hardworking principal, well informed paraprofessionals. Small classes and super accomodation. My daughter moved from a class size of 32 to one of 16 (now 22). A good extracurricular program where you can be as involved or not as you like. Provides excellent progression into the middle school programs in the town. The Parent Teacher Association is large and very active in the school. Ridgefield schools provide excellent value for money in general, taking a great deal less money from the town budget than similar schools in other districts, yet providing education standards that far outweigh those same districts.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
93%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

68 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

72 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

69 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

66 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

73 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
94%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Reading

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Hispanic 3% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black N/A 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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324 Farmingtonroad
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 431-2830

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