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#767 of 990 schools in CT

Fields Memorial School

Elementary School · Bozrah School District · Bozrah, CT

A Bozrah School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 185, Bozrah, CT 06334

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$35,168
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Fields Memorial School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fields Memorial 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,375

Median home value

$293,800

Median rent

$1,371/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Samuel Huntington SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–52.8 mi299Compare →
Montessori Discovery SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–63.5 mi39Compare →
John B. Stanton SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–53.9 mi384Compare →
Thomas W. Mahan SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–54.3 mi255Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bozrah School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$35,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fields Memorial School is listed in Bozrah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fields Memorial School

Fields Memorial School is a public elementary school in Bozrah, CT, part of Bozrah School District, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fields Memorial School

What grades does Fields Memorial School serve?

Fields Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Fields Memorial School?

Fields Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fields Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fields Memorial 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 Fields Memorial School rank in CT?

Fields Memorial School ranks #767 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Fields Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fields Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Fields Memorial School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fields Memorial School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fields Memorial School a charter school?

No, Fields Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fields Memorial School a Title I school?

No, Fields Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fields Memorial School?

38.3% of students at Fields Memorial 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
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 8
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 06334)
2,327
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
50.2
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 06334; 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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