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#411 of 990 schools in CT

Top 41% in state

Davenport Ridge School

Elementary School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT

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

1300 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$26,034
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Davenport Ridge School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Davenport Ridge 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$132,730

Median home value

$608,700

Median rent

$2,330/mo

College educated

62.1%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06905; 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 Catholic Academy of StamfordPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.3 mi239Compare →
Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.9 mi85Compare →
Springdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.9 mi580Compare →
Newfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.0 mi543Compare →

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
#4 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

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

About Davenport Ridge School

Davenport Ridge School is a public elementary school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 693 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davenport Ridge School

What grades does Davenport Ridge School serve?

Davenport Ridge School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Davenport Ridge School?

Davenport Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport Ridge School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davenport Ridge School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davenport Ridge School rank in CT?

Davenport Ridge School ranks #411 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Davenport Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davenport Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Davenport Ridge School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davenport Ridge School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Davenport Ridge School a charter school?

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

Is Davenport Ridge School a Title I school?

No, Davenport Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.

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

39.1% of students at Davenport Ridge 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 06905)
20,126
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
40.8
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 06905; 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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