Mary E. Griswold School

Summary:

Mary E. Griswold School is an elementary school located in Kensington, CT, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 528 and part of the Berlin School District, which is ranked 55 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mary E. Griswold School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in SBAC/English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grade levels, with 65.4% of 3rd graders, 63.6% of 4th graders, and 62.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. In SBAC/Mathematics, the school had 74.1% of 3rd graders, 71.6% of 4th graders, and 53.3% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3%, 49.7%, and 43.1%, respectively. The school's performance in NGSS/Science for 5th grade is also strong, with 64.4% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 50.8%. Additionally, Mary E. Griswold School performs exceptionally well in serving its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 8th out of 70 Connecticut elementary schools in 2023-2024 and 13th out of 302 in 2020-2021, with 4 and 5 stars, respectively.

However, the school's predominantly white student population, with a relatively small percentage of minority students, may present challenges in terms of diversity and cultural representation. The school's relatively lower performance for male and white students suggests the need to further address the needs of these subgroups to ensure all students are achieving at high levels. Overall, Mary E. Griswold School is a strong-performing elementary school, but there may be opportunities to enhance the diversity of the student population and address the needs of all subgroups to maintain its high level of academic excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 133 Heather Ln.
       Kensington, CT  06037


(860) 828-6336

District: Berlin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,277 Help


Students who attend Mary E. Griswold School usually attend:

Middle:    Catherine M. McGee Middle School
High:    Berlin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary E. Griswold School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Berlin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mary E. Griswold School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Berlin School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Berlin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary E. Griswold School is 13, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Berlin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Mary E. Griswold School employs 40.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary E. Griswold School is $18,277, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Berlin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary E. Griswold School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary E. Griswold School 153rd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Mary E. Griswold School in the ranking list.)

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Berlin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin School District 55th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary E. Griswold School

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Rank History for all students at Mary E. Griswold School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.55 100th 570 82.5%
2007 79.67 91st 568 84.0%
2008 78.65 107th 565 81.1%
2009 82.13 40th 566 92.9%
2010 79.77 95th 579 83.6%
2011 77.45 128th 565 77.3%
2012 75.26 152nd 564 73.0%
2013 72.80 187th 557 66.4%
2015 71.05 193rd 551 65.0%
2016 67.39 190th 518 63.3%
2017 62.57 202nd 519 61.1%
2018 72.77 168th 532 68.4%
2019 61.33 219th 522 58.0%
2021 69.86 179th 538 66.7%
2022 67.60 177th 490 63.9%
2023 73.59 150th 491 69.5%
2024 73.07 153rd 497 69.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary E. Griswold School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.19 43rd 371 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary E. Griswold School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.49 13th 302 95.7%
2024 82.07 8th 70 88.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary E. Griswold School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 90th 259 65.3%
2019 56.02 130th 242 46.3%
2021 69.26 151st 455 66.8%
2023 74.99 78th 230 66.1%
2024 67.43 103rd 237 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary E. Griswold School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.74 92nd 262 64.9%
2019 50.30 145th 247 41.3%
2021 61.46 177th 445 60.2%
2022 58.44 128th 232 44.8%
2024 57.74 120th 233 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mary E. Griswold School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.57 177th 296 40.2%
2019 32.15 226th 295 23.4%
2021 43.60 200th 327 38.8%
2022 44.22 167th 252 33.7%
2023 55.86 136th 262 48.1%
2024 52.63 142nd 250 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary E. Griswold School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 488 2 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 501 3 5 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 513
1991 517 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 521 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 525 4 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1994 585 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 571 1 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 571 1 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 563 1 11 6 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 561 1 13 5 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 565 1 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2000 576 2 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 561 2 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 568 3 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 568 3 13 9 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 590 4 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 581 3 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 654 3 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 571 5 12 16 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 545 7 16 20 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 528 11 21 23 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2010 506 13 20 23 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2011 498 4 14 45 1 0 23 0 585
2012 495 1 12 45 1 0 23 0 577
2013 479 5 12 45 1 0 25 0 567
2014 479 5 13 39 1 0 25 0 562
2015 464 7 8 46 1 0 21 0 547
2016 424 6 8 41 1 0 17 0 497
2017 408 6 14 46 1 0 16 0 491
2018 415 8 12 53 1 0 16 0 505
2019 418 11 13 43 1 0 16 0 502
2020 411 14 12 49 1 0 16 0 503
2021 403 14 11 51 0 0 15 0 494
2022 408 10 10 64 0 0 16 0 508
2023 429 8 11 63 0 2 15 0 528
2024 413 13 10 69 0 1 15 1 522

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary E. Griswold School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 22.0 20.0 n/a
1989 501 26.5 18.9 n/a
1990 513 28.6 17.9 n/a
1991 524 28.0 18.7 n/a
1992 530 30.4 17.4 3.8
1993 542 31.5 17.2 0.4
1994 602 34.5 17.4 5.1
1995 596 36.2 16.5 5.7
1996 596 36.2 16.5 5.7
1997 583 37.2 15.7 3.4
1998 582 38.3 15.2 2.7
1999 585 38.8 15.1 2.9
2000 599 38.5 15.6 3.8
2001 590 39.4 15.0 n/a
2002 593 38.7 15.3 2.4
2003 593 38.7 15.3 2.4
2004 615 37.9 16.2 2.1
2005 607 35.1 17.3 n/a
2006 681 36.1 18.9 4.8
2007 604 35.7 16.9 4.1
2008 589 38.5 15.3 5.6
2009 584 41.6 15.2 4.8
2010 564 38.4 14.6 5.7
2011 585 39.4 14.8 7.5
2012 577 39.0 14.7 8.1
2013 567 40.8 13.8 11.8
2014 562 42.3 13.2 9.6
2015 547 40.0 13.6 10.2
2016 497 41.0 12.1 11.3
2017 491 43.3 11.3 10.6
2018 505 44.7 11.2 13.7
2019 502 42.3 11.8 19.3
2020 503 42.3 11.8 19.7
2021 494 45.1 10.9 21.3
2022 508 37.1 13.6 18.5
2023 528 40.1 13.1 19.7
2024 522 40.1 13.0 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary E. Griswold School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 22.0 20.0 n/a
1989 501 26.5 18.9 n/a
1990 513 28.6 17.9 n/a
1991 524 28.0 18.7 n/a
1992 530 30.4 17.4 3.8
1993 542 31.5 17.2 0.4
1994 602 34.5 17.4 5.1
1995 596 36.2 16.5 5.7
1996 596 36.2 16.5 5.7
1997 583 37.2 15.7 3.4
1998 582 38.3 15.2 2.7
1999 585 38.8 15.1 2.9
2000 599 38.5 15.6 3.8
2001 590 39.4 15.0 n/a
2002 593 38.7 15.3 2.4
2003 593 38.7 15.3 2.4
2004 615 37.9 16.2 2.1
2005 607 35.1 17.3 n/a
2006 681 36.1 18.9 4.8
2007 604 35.7 16.9 4.1
2008 589 38.5 15.3 5.6
2009 584 41.6 15.2 4.8
2010 564 38.4 14.6 5.7
2011 585 39.4 14.8 7.5
2012 577 39.0 14.7 8.1
2013 567 40.8 13.8 11.8
2014 562 42.3 13.2 9.6
2015 547 40.0 13.6 10.2
2016 497 41.0 12.1 11.3
2017 491 43.3 11.3 10.6
2018 505 44.7 11.2 13.7
2019 502 42.3 11.8 19.3
2020 503 42.3 11.8 19.7
2021 494 45.1 10.9 21.3
2022 508 37.1 13.6 18.5
2023 528 40.1 13.1 19.7
2024 522 40.1 13.0 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary E. Griswold School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,124
2019 $15,512
2020 $16,355
2021 $17,885
2022 $18,156
2023 $18,277

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary E. Griswold School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 491 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary E. Griswold School)58.268.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berlin School District)66.168.9
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary E. Griswold School)63.370.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Berlin School District)73.970.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary E. Griswold School)63.648.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin School District)63.557.2
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary E. Griswold School)71.658.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Berlin School District)69.362.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary E. Griswold School)68.879.3
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin School District)64.471.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary E. Griswold School)42.964.1
 21.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Berlin School District)48.359.3
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502528
 5.2%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic4363
 46.5%
Pacific Islander02
White418429
 2.6%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%19.7%
 0.4%


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Students who attend Mary E. Griswold School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Catherine M. McGee Middle School
High : Berlin High School

Students at Mary E. Griswold School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Mary E. Griswold School ranks 153rd of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Mary E. Griswold School.


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