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Preston School District


At a glance
85thof 156 Connecticut districts▲ 18
Better than 45% of Connecticut districts
Elementary 1Middle 1Grades PK, KG-12
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 45.5% of districts
2
Schools
425
Students
Top rankedPreston Veterans' Memorial School187th of 493 Connecticut elementary schools
Biggest riser
Preston Veterans' Memorial School up 72 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Preston School District in Connecticut operates two schools - Preston Veterans' Memorial School, an elementary school, and Preston Plains School, a middle school. These schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with students scoring significantly above the state average on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Both Preston Veterans' Memorial School and Preston Plains School have maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, with Preston Plains ranking in the top half of Connecticut middle schools. The schools serve a diverse student population, with around 30-35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this demographic diversity, the schools have been able to deliver a quality education, as evidenced by their consistent high rankings and academic achievements.

While the schools excel in many areas, there is one key metric that could use improvement - chronic absenteeism. Both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is an area the district should investigate further and develop strategies to address. Improving attendance could have a positive impact on student learning and outcomes. Overall, the Preston School District appears to be providing a strong educational foundation for its students, and the community can take pride in the performance of its two standout schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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