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#494 of 990 schools in CT
Top 50% in state
Bungay School
Elementary School · Seymour School District · Seymour, CT
A Seymour School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 Bungay Rd., Seymour, CT 06483
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bungay School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bungay 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seymour), 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
$103,682
Median home value
$344,900
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06483; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield-lopresti SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Great Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | 3.5 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Little Raiders UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 3.8 mi | 59 | 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.
Seymour School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bungay School is listed in Seymour School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bungay School
Bungay School is a public elementary school in Seymour, CT, part of Seymour School District, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bungay School
What grades does Bungay School serve?
Bungay School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bungay School?
Bungay School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bungay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bungay School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bungay School rank in CT?
Bungay School ranks #494 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bungay School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bungay School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Bungay School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bungay School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bungay School a charter school?
No, Bungay School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bungay School a Title I school?
No, Bungay School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bungay School?
41.2% of students at Bungay 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (203) 881-7500
- Area population (ZIP 06483)
- 16,799
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 06483; 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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