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#444 of 990 schools in CT
Top 45% in state
Elm City Montessori School
Elementary School · Elm City Montessori School District · New Haven, CT
A charter elementary school in New Haven, CT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
495 Blake Street, New Haven, CT 06515
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elm City Montessori School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elm City Montessori 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$74,044
Median home value
$284,200
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Mauro-sheridan Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Barack H. Obama Magnet University SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Davis Academy for Arts & Design InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 489 | 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.
Elm City Montessori School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,721NCES 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 Montessori School is listed in Elm City Montessori School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm City Montessori School
Elm City Montessori School is a public elementary school in New Haven, CT, part of Elm City Montessori School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm City Montessori School
What grades does Elm City Montessori School serve?
Elm City Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Elm City Montessori School?
Elm City Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm City Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm City Montessori School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm City Montessori School rank in CT?
Elm City Montessori School ranks #444 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Elm City Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm City Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm City Montessori School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Elm City Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Elm City Montessori 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 Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Elm City Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm City Montessori School?
38.4% of students at Elm City Montessori 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (475) 220-4100
- Area population (ZIP 06515)
- 18,388
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 06515; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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