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Public elementary school · Stonington School District · Stonington, Connecticut

Deans Mill School

Deans Mill School rates 7.3, above the middle of Stonington School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.3this school

7.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Stonington School District median is 6.5.

#329 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Stonington School District: 2 elementary schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

A Stonington School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 329 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 2 of 4 in Stonington School District.

Deans Mill School is listed in Stonington School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math75%26 points above the Connecticut average of 49%2025 SBAC
Reading78%28 points above the Connecticut average of 50%2025 SBAC
Proficiency has held near 77% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 42 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.7
50% of the rating
Academics
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 06378; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Deans Mill School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$126,014
Median home value
$576,200
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06378; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
4
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
20
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
471/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Stonington. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Stonington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Deans Mill Schoolthis school
    7.3
  2. 6.5Compare →
  3. 6.2Compare →
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Deans Mill School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Deans Mill School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Deans Mill School is a preK-5 elementary school within the Stonington district, which serves approximately 2,000 students across four schools 1. The school has undergone renovations and focuses on core subjects and the arts 1. As of the provided data, Deans Mill School has 416 enrolled students with an average class size of 17 1. The school has received several recognitions, including being named the CAS Elementary School of the Year in 2016 1. It was also designated a CT School of Distinction for High Performance & High Growth in 2024 1. Additionally, US News & World Report ranked it as the #15 Best Elementary School in Connecticut in 2024 1. The district utilizes ParentSquare for communication starting in 2026 1. Community partnerships with organizations such as Mystic Seaport, Electric Boat, and the Mystic Aquarium provide internship opportunities and enhance student learning 1.
Sources (1)
  1. dms.stoningtonschools.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Deans Mill School serve?

Deans Mill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Deans Mill School?

Deans Mill School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deans Mill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deans Mill School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deans Mill School rank in CT?

Deans Mill School ranks #329 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Deans Mill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deans Mill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Deans Mill School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deans Mill School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Deans Mill School a charter school?

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

Is Deans Mill School a Title I school?

No, Deans Mill School is not currently a Title I school.

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

13.0% of students at Deans Mill 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
423
Student-teacher ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 8
Rank in district
#2 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$26,209
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06378)
5,408
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
57.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.