Excellent
#153 of 990 schools in CT
Top 15% in state
Edith E. Mackrille School
Elementary School · West Haven School District · West Haven, CT
A West Haven School District elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
806 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven, CT 06516
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edith E. Mackrille School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Edith E. Mackrille 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$73,566
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06516; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Seth G. Haley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Savin Rock Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Alma E. Pagels SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 363 | 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.
West Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edith E. Mackrille School is listed in West Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edith E. Mackrille School
Edith E. Mackrille School is a public elementary school in West Haven, CT, part of West Haven School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edith E. Mackrille School
What grades does Edith E. Mackrille School serve?
Edith E. Mackrille School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Edith E. Mackrille School?
Edith E. Mackrille School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith E. Mackrille School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith E. Mackrille School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edith E. Mackrille School rank in CT?
Edith E. Mackrille School ranks #153 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Edith E. Mackrille School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edith E. Mackrille School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Edith E. Mackrille School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edith E. Mackrille School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edith E. Mackrille School a charter school?
No, Edith E. Mackrille School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edith E. Mackrille School a Title I school?
No, Edith E. Mackrille School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edith E. Mackrille School?
52.1% of students at Edith E. Mackrille 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (203) 931-6820
- Area population (ZIP 06516)
- 55,147
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 06516; 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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