Excellent
#22 of 990 schools in CT
Top 2% in state
Deans Mill School
Elementary School · Stonington School District · Stonington, CT
A Stonington School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 Deans Mill Rd., Stonington, CT 06378
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deans Mill School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deans 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated931/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stonington), 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
$126,014
Median home value
$576,200
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06378; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Point SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–9 | 1.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Northeast Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Mystic River Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 157 | 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.
Stonington School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deans Mill School is listed in Stonington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deans Mill School
Deans Mill School is a public elementary school in Stonington, CT, part of Stonington School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Deans Mill School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deans Mill School
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 #22 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Deans Mill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deans Mill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (860) 535-2235
- Area population (ZIP 06378)
- 5,408
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 06378; 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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