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#972 of 990 schools in CT
Broadview Middle School
Middle School · Danbury School District · Danbury, CT
A Danbury School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
72 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Broadview Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Broadview Middle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danbury), 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
$74,373
Median home value
$351,400
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Westside Middle School AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Bethel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Whisconier Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 4.1 mi | 591 | 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.
Danbury School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #18 of 19
- District spending per student
- $19,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broadview Middle School is listed in Danbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broadview Middle School
Broadview Middle School is a public middle school in Danbury, CT, part of Danbury School District, serving approximately 1,098 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broadview Middle School
What grades does Broadview Middle School serve?
Broadview Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Broadview Middle School?
Broadview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,098 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadview Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broadview Middle School rank in CT?
Broadview Middle School ranks #972 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Broadview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Broadview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Broadview Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broadview Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Broadview Middle School a charter school?
No, Broadview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broadview Middle School a Title I school?
No, Broadview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broadview Middle School?
61.5% of students at Broadview Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (203) 797-4861
- Area population (ZIP 06810)
- 55,179
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 06810; 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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