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#609 of 990 schools in CT

Cross Street Intermediate School

Middle School · Naugatuck School District · Naugatuck, CT

A Naugatuck School District middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.

120 Cross St., Naugatuck, CT 06770

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$21,670
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Cross Street Intermediate School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cross Street Intermediate 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K

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

$92,047

Median home value

$241,500

Median rent

$1,309/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hillside Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.35–61.6 mi272Compare →
Aspire Living & Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.1 mi28Compare →
Long River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.86–84.2 mi434Compare →

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.

Naugatuck School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$21,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cross Street Intermediate School is listed in Naugatuck School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cross Street Intermediate School

Cross Street Intermediate School is a public middle school in Naugatuck, CT, part of Naugatuck School District, serving approximately 331 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Street Intermediate School

What grades does Cross Street Intermediate School serve?

Cross Street Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Cross Street Intermediate School?

Cross Street Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Street Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Street Intermediate School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cross Street Intermediate School rank in CT?

Cross Street Intermediate School ranks #609 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Cross Street Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Street Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Cross Street Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross Street Intermediate School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cross Street Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Cross Street Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Cross Street Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross Street Intermediate School?

58.6% of students at Cross Street Intermediate 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 4
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 06770)
31,671
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
39.8
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 06770; 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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