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#478 of 990 schools in CT
Top 48% in state
Frederick Brewster School
Elementary School · Regional School District 13 · Durham, CT
A Regional School District 13 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 Tuttle Rd., Durham, CT 06422
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2019)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Brewster School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frederick Brewster 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,875
Median home value
$405,100
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06422; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Carver AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–7 | 3.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| John Lyman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 231 | 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.
Regional School District 13
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $31,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frederick Brewster School is listed in Regional School District 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Brewster School
Frederick Brewster School is a public elementary school in Durham, CT, part of Regional School District 13, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Brewster School
What grades does Frederick Brewster School serve?
Frederick Brewster School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Frederick Brewster School?
Frederick Brewster School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Brewster School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Brewster School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Brewster School rank in CT?
Frederick Brewster School ranks #478 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Frederick Brewster School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Brewster School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Frederick Brewster School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Brewster School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Frederick Brewster School a charter school?
No, Frederick Brewster School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Brewster School a Title I school?
No, Frederick Brewster School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Brewster School?
19.1% of students at Frederick Brewster 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (860) 349-7227
- Area population (ZIP 06422)
- 7,182
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 06422; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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