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#910 of 990 schools in CT

Cloonan School

Middle School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT

A Stamford School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11 West North St., Stamford, CT 06902

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$26,034
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Cloonan School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cloonan 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 65Good Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stamford), 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

$92,527

Median home value

$515,000

Median rent

$2,139/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

40.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Pinnacle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private3–121.4 mi69Compare →
Rippowam Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.76–81.7 mi675Compare →
Dolan SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–81.8 mi591Compare →
Aspire Living & Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.5 mi25Compare →

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.

Stamford School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#19 of 21
District spending per student
$26,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cloonan School is listed in Stamford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cloonan School

Cloonan School is a public middle school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cloonan School

What grades does Cloonan School serve?

Cloonan School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cloonan School?

Cloonan School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloonan School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cloonan School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cloonan School rank in CT?

Cloonan School ranks #910 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Cloonan School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cloonan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Cloonan School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloonan School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cloonan School a charter school?

No, Cloonan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cloonan School a Title I school?

No, Cloonan School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloonan School?

59.3% of students at Cloonan 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
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
Area population (ZIP 06902)
72,915
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.3
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 06902; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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