Horace W. Porter School

Horace W. Porter School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
3 Schoolhouse Rd,  Columbia, CT
2.0
2.6
440 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Alyssa Gwinnell
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
48.1%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
134:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
84%
Hispanic
10.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/20/2019
I have been very impressed with the music program in such a small school. My children have had a lot of different opportunities for extra curricular activities and sports. Academics have been strong and extra help through the school has been excellent when needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/8/2024
This is the best elementary school I've seen, and I've worked in several. My own kids attended another elementary school before moving to Columbia, and Porter is the most wonderful school community by far. The teachers truly care about their students and recognize the potential in each student; my 1...
2.0 parent
5/13/2024
Our kids have been attending Porter for 5 years now and unless your child is practically perfect in every way you and your child will feel like an outsider by Porter admin. Even with an IEP or 504 in place they do nothing to support a child that requires extra support. All in all we have really like...
1.0 parent
5/25/2023
Bullying by staff and students. Discrimination like crazy and threats of violence even with weapons goes unreported to both parents and law enforcement etc.
1.0 other
5/17/2016
A message to all parents....do whatever you can to send your child to the Mansfield school system. Academically, it gives them a much better foundation for when they are ready to go to middle and high school. I attended Porter from 2nd grade through 6th grade before my parents pulled me out. For 3 o...

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Horace W. Porter School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 3 Schoolhouse Rd in Columbia, in the Columbia neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 440 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Horace W. Porter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $464,279. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leap Alternative High School, RHAM High School, Windham High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horace W. Porter School.

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