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#310 of 990 schools in CT

Top 31% in state

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary

Elementary School · Capitol Region Education Council · Rocky Hill, CT

A Capitol Region Education Council elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

525 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$29,950
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,122

Median home value

$329,500

Median rent

$1,705/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodside Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.03–51.1 mi439Compare →
Moser SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.44–51.2 mi382Compare →
Edna C. Stevens SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–21.4 mi450Compare →
Academy of International Studies Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–5Not available486Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Capitol Region Education Council

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#1 of 15
District spending per student
$29,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Hill, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary

What grades does Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary serve?

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary rank in CT?

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary ranks #310 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary a charter school?

No, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary a Title I school?

No, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary?

46.4% of students at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
582
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 06067)
20,716
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06067; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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