Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Irving 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Irving School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Irving School's student population of 329 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Irving 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 Irving School is 0.66, 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
#801 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
23%
12%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Irving School's ranking?
Irving School is ranked #801 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Irving School?
329 students attend Irving School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Irving School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irving School?
Irving School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irving School offer ?
Irving School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Irving School part of?
Irving School is part of Derby School District.
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