Excellent
#206 of 990 schools in CT
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Deer Run School
Elementary School · East Haven School District · East Haven, CT
An East Haven School District elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 Foxon Rd., East Haven, CT 06512
- Math 84% proficient (2009)
- Reading 73% proficient (2009)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Deer Run School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Run 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Haven), 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
$84,034
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06512; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Harrison SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Montowese Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Ross/woodward SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 569 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Run School is listed in East Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Run School
Deer Run School is a public elementary school in East Haven, CT, part of East Haven School District, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Run School
What grades does Deer Run School serve?
Deer Run School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Deer Run School?
Deer Run School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Run School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Run School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Run School rank in CT?
Deer Run School ranks #206 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Deer Run School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Run School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Deer Run School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Run School has 84% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Deer Run School a charter school?
No, Deer Run School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Run School a Title I school?
No, Deer Run School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Run School?
44.3% of students at Deer Run 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (203) 468-3324
- Area population (ZIP 06512)
- 29,347
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 06512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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