Excellent
#202 of 990 schools in CT
Top 20% in state
Cider Mill School
Elementary School · Wilton School District · Wilton, CT
A Wilton School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 School Rd., Wilton, CT 06897
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cider Mill School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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).
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Where Cider Mill 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilton), 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
$227,165
Median home value
$891,300
Median rent
$1,725/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06897; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Grumman Hill Montessori Assoc., Inc.Private · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Weston Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 2.9 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Cranbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cider Mill School is listed in Wilton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cider Mill School
Cider Mill School is a public elementary school in Wilton, CT, part of Wilton School District, serving approximately 822 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cider Mill School
What grades does Cider Mill School serve?
Cider Mill School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cider Mill School?
Cider Mill School has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cider Mill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cider Mill School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cider Mill School rank in CT?
Cider Mill School ranks #202 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Cider Mill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cider Mill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Cider Mill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cider Mill School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cider Mill School a charter school?
No, Cider Mill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cider Mill School a Title I school?
No, Cider Mill School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (203) 762-3351
- Area population (ZIP 06897)
- 18,439
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 06897; 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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