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#601 of 990 schools in CT
Elm City College Preparatory School
School · Elm City College Preparatory School District · New Haven, CT
A charter school in New Haven, CT where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
407 James Street, New Haven, CT 06513
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elm City College Preparatory School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elm City College Preparatory 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,132/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New 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
$46,520
Median home value
$226,600
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elm City College Preparatory School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Elm City College Preparatory School is listed in Elm City College Preparatory School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm City College Preparatory School
Elm City College Preparatory School is a public school in New Haven, CT, part of Elm City College Preparatory School District, serving approximately 775 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm City College Preparatory School
What grades does Elm City College Preparatory School serve?
Elm City College Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Elm City College Preparatory School?
Elm City College Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm City College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm City College Preparatory School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm City College Preparatory School rank in CT?
Elm City College Preparatory School ranks #601 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Elm City College Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm City College Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Elm City College Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm City College Preparatory School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elm City College Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Elm City College Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Elm City College Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Elm City College Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm City College Preparatory School?
77.9% of students at Elm City College Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (203) 772-7010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 06513)
- 38,343
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 06513; 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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