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#515 of 990 schools in CT
Alma E. Pagels School
Elementary School · West Haven School District · West Haven, CT
A West Haven School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
26 Benham Hill Rd., West Haven, CT 06516
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alma E. Pagels School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alma E. Pagels School 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Haven), 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
$73,566
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth G. Haley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Live Oaks SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–12 | 0.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Edith E. Mackrille SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alma E. Pagels School is listed in West Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alma E. Pagels School
Alma E. Pagels School is a public elementary school in West Haven, CT, part of West Haven School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alma E. Pagels School
What grades does Alma E. Pagels School serve?
Alma E. Pagels School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Alma E. Pagels School?
Alma E. Pagels School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma E. Pagels School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma E. Pagels School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alma E. Pagels School rank in CT?
Alma E. Pagels School ranks #515 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Alma E. Pagels School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alma E. Pagels School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Alma E. Pagels School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma E. Pagels School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alma E. Pagels School a charter school?
No, Alma E. Pagels School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alma E. Pagels School a Title I school?
No, Alma E. Pagels School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alma E. Pagels School?
52.3% of students at Alma E. Pagels School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (203) 931-6840
- Area population (ZIP 06516)
- 55,147
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
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 06516; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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