Below Average
#761 of 990 schools in CT
Dolan School
Middle School · Stamford School District · Stamford, CT
A Stamford School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
51 Toms Rd., Stamford, CT 06906
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dolan School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dolan 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K
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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
$91,710
Median home value
$576,200
Median rent
$2,207/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Living & Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Rippowam Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| The Pinnacle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Middlesex Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,047 | 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.
Stamford School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Dolan School is listed in Stamford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dolan School
Dolan School is a public middle school in Stamford, CT, part of Stamford School District, serving approximately 591 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dolan School
What grades does Dolan School serve?
Dolan School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dolan School?
Dolan School has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolan School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dolan School rank in CT?
Dolan School ranks #761 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Dolan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dolan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Dolan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dolan School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dolan School a charter school?
No, Dolan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dolan School a Title I school?
No, Dolan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dolan School?
56.0% of students at Dolan 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (203) 977-4441
- Area population (ZIP 06906)
- 9,472
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 06906; 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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